Technical Program Manager

Description
We're searching for a highly qualified Technical Program Manager to help us maintain our position as an innovative authority. The ideal candidate will have production experience and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. The TPM will serve as the central hub for project execution and delivery - tracking deliverables, coordinating internal teams and external vendors, managing procurement activities, and ensuring all stakeholders have timely, accurate visibility into project status. The TPM will also prepare and present regular updated to leadership and management, ensuring that our goal of innovation is being documented, tracked and achieved.
Project Tracking & Execution
Maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle - measure against quality and performance standards and assess risks
Simultaneously manage and track multiple active projects, maintaining a consolidated view of status, milestones, risks, and blockers across the full portfolio
Build and maintain detailed MILs (Master Issue Lists) for each project, capturing all sub-tasks with owners, due dates, priority levels, and completion status
Proactively follow up with individual team members on assigned tasks, identifying at-risk items early and escalating or re-prioritizing as needed
Generate and distribute regular status reports (weekly/biweekly) that clearly flag tasks not completed on time, root causes, and proposed corrective actions
Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan
Vendor Management & Procurement
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors on active projects - conduct regular check-ins to track progress against agreed milestones and deliverables
Follow up with vendors on individual project status updates, hold vendors accountable to committed timelines, and escalate delays with documented impact assessments
Coordinate vendor support activities including scoping work, collecting and evaluating competitive quotes, and managing the full quote-to-approval process which may include vendor onboarding
Prepare and submit Purchase Order (PO) requests in accordance with Client procurement processes, ensuring all required documentation and approvals are in place prior to submission
Track vendor PO status and delivery commitments, flagging discrepancies and working with procurement and finance stakeholders to resolve them quickly
Develop and maintain partnerships with cross-functional resources, including vendors, suppliers and consultants
Resource & Stakeholder Coordination
Identify, request, and schedule internal resources (engineering, operations, facilities, etc.) needed to support project tasks and milestones
Proactively identify and highlight resource conflicts across the project portfolio and work with team leads to resolve constraints before they impact delivery
Monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables - identify gaps to management team
Act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to align on expectations, timelines, and deliverables at every stage of the project lifecycle
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in managing multiple complex automation or hardware development projects simultaneously
Experience in a technical operations, manufacturing, or equipment development environment
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of ownership in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Professional certification such as PMP or equivalent
Experience managing robotics, vendors, and heavy machinery
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cupertino, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Cupertino,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.