Job#: 3033473 Job Description: Technical Program Manager - HardwareOnsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in officeInternational travel will be requiredOur client's Advanced Hardware Engineering team is in charge of delivering all the autonomous hardware, infotainment electronic control units and electrical components that go into the future fleet of self-driving vehicles. We are looking for a technical program manager to support our hardware development effort. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to help us achieve our strategic and tactical milestones. You will work with engineering teams to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
As with any startup, we move fast here, and many candidates will be asked from time to time to wear many hats. We would love to hear from you if you are up for solving very challenging problems across numerous cross-functional teams, delivering milestones with numerous dependencies and scaling your impact by developing and adopting structured ways of working. Additionally, if you are an expert at herding cats and influencing without formal authority, then this role was made for you!
In this role, you will:- Define tasks, resources, and timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure successful program delivery that meet company's milestones
- Develop a program roadmap to effectively communicate deliverables to the stakeholders, and hold them accountable
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the program schedule
- Set agenda for key decisions to be made at each meeting to eliminate bottlenecks and minimize risks
- Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
- Work with engineers and finance teams to define and track resource requirements, including headcount and budget
- Support key decisions, working cross-functionally across engineering, finance, and strategy to reach the right conclusions
Qualifications:- 5+ years experience in HW Program Management or Engineering Management work - managing cross-functional teams on HW/SW integration in the development phase
- BS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. JIRA, Gantt charts)
- Prior experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs)
- Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
Bonus Qualifications:- Directly managed 2+ program development cycles for a System with HW and SW integration involved
- Experience in automotive industry and camera development
- MS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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