Technical Program Manager

Foster City, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $56.00 - 90.00 per hour
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Job Details

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Telematics
  • Roadmaps
  • Product Strategy
  • Resource Planning
  • Status Reports
  • Decision-making
  • Radio
  • Management
  • Program Management
  • RF
  • LTE
  • Wireless Communication
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Reporting
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Aerospace
  • Computer Hardware
  • Software Development
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Job Boards

Summary

Join a fast-paced team building the communications systems that support next-generation autonomous vehicle technology. This onsite Technical Program Manager role in Foster City offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional work across hardware, software, vehicle integration, and program management for a 6-month engagement.
Responsibilities
  • Drive planning and execution for telematics-related programs, translating milestones into clear roadmaps, schedules, and deliverables
  • Partner with engineering, product, strategy, and program stakeholders to align priorities and keep work moving forward
  • Track progress against checkpoints, milestones, and gates while surfacing risks, dependencies, and issues early
  • Coordinate resource planning and help ensure teams are aligned on expectations for each phase of the program
  • Create concise status reporting that communicates accomplishments, blockers, risks, and next steps to key stakeholders
  • Support cross-functional decision-making and help drive open items to resolution
  • Keep teams focused by identifying obstacles and helping reduce unnecessary distractions
  • Work across a complex technical environment involving vehicle communications and multiple radio technologies
Skills
  • 6+ years of experience leading engineering teams and/or managing complex technical programs
  • Background in program management with a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional hardware projects
  • Experience working with RF technologies such as LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS, or similar systems
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead by influence and build trusted relationships
  • Hands-on experience with project management and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or Confluence
  • BS or MS degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Skills
  • Experience in highly regulated industries such as automotive or aerospace
  • Background spanning both hardware and software development initiatives
  • Experience guiding projects from concept through production
  • Comfort working with suppliers and external partners
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Horizontal is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and join a team that believes equity and inclusion strengthen innovation and collaboration.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $56 - $90 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10123528
  • Position Id: 76212
  • Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Horizontal Talent

Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.

We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.

Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.

Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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