Technical Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Foster City, CA.

Summary:
In this role, you will work cross-functionally with engineering teams and partners across hardware, firmware, software, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing. You will serve as an authentic and passionate servant leader. Guided by our core principles, you will help deliver AHE systems end-to-end and enable our client to meet its business objectives.

We'd love to hear from you if you enjoy solving challenging problems across diverse cross-functional teams, delivering milestones with complex dependencies, and scaling your impact by developing and adopting structured ways of working.

Key Tasks:
* Lead AHE Quarterly Planning process, budgeting, and various other operational improvement initiatives; These initiatives may include for example developing systematic approaches to our JIRA planning and issue management frameworks; Assist in TPM processes and continuous improvement frameworks that increase engineering velocity and system reliability
* Lead AHE AI tools and scaling: Lead the definition, development and roll out of AI automation tools that empower AHE TPMs and Engineering to significantly elevate their productivity via agentic integration across JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Google Suite, and other IT tools
* Own AHE's JIRA hygiene and issue-resolution targets, supporting the team in resolving critical issues and cross-team requests within agreed timelines
* Work with cross-functional teams to streamline the firmware configuration for all our projects across the different target configurations phases
* Actively invite diverse perspectives, ensuring all voices are heard and valued in decision-making to strengthen outcomes as One Team
* Develop and maintain standard reports and one-pagers to communicate program status, risks, issues, and achievements concisely and effectively to key stakeholders and leadership

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent job experience
* At least 6 years of experience in Technical Program Management; Strong track record of leading and delivering complex cross-functional programs across hardware and/or software
* Hands-on familiarity with end-to-end product development processes with proficiency in tools required to manage complex programs (i.e. Gantt charts, risk tracking and reporting, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
* Proven understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and AI tools such as Claude and Gemini; Proficiency in Agentic Coding Workflows using Cursor, Claude Code, Visual Studio Code, Windsurf or other Integrated Development Environments
* Ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience; Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must

Bonus Qualifications:
* Proven experience with building AI-based solutions in the SMB/Enterprise spaces to automate workflows across JIRA, Confluence, Google Suite, Slack and other productivity tools
* Previous product development Operations Program Management experience spanning areas such as budgeting, organization-wide planning cycles, risk management, reporting (JIRA, dashboards) and process development

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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