Technical Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking a Technical Program Manager who will support the Sensor Cleaning Programs, and work with the team to achieve cross-functional alignment, develop project schedules, identify milestones, mitigate risks and clearly communicate on-going progress.

Responsibilities:
* Work with leaders to translate top down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed road maps, timelines and deliverables
* Serve as the primary program contact for external suppliers of sensor cleaning components, ensuring their adherence to technical specifications, development milestones, and validation plans
* Support and manage internal core team meetings with agenda setting, note taking, and follow up actions
* Develop and maintain standard reports and organized documentation to deliver concise, effective updates on program status, risks, and accomplishments to key stakeholders
* In partnership with the core team, own and update the program plan, finance and budget plans consistently
* Ensure problems are transparent, risks are identified and properly assessed; Proactively drive issue resolution and track closely to ensure that risk mitigating actions are effectively executed
* Support key decisions to be made by working cross functionally to understand and develop options for action and then making recommendations
* Support the AHE TPM team with the program management and operational activities as needed; This could include working with managers on issue tracking and ticket hygiene, quarterly planning, and developing new KPIs and other methods to measure performance that best translate progress toward goals

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with at least 8 years of working experience
* At least 5 years of experience in technical/engineering program management
* At least 3 years experience as an engineer in hardware product development
* Reference and proven track record of managing complex cross functional programs end to end
* Experience and ability to manage international suppliers; Flexibility to travel internationally as needed
* Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment
* Ability to keep the big picture in focus while also providing clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
* Strong ability to context switch between multiple topics simultaneously, and operate in dynamic and complex environments
* Excellent communications, collaboration and relationship-building skills
* Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
* Experience with requirements management software (Polarion) and task tracking software (JIRA) preferred
* Experience in Smartsheet, Lucidchart and gSuite/MS Suite

Bonus Qualifications:
* Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
* Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
* Experience with HW development of electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems

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.

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