Job#: 3058687 Job Description: Technical Program Manager, Milestone Execution
Location: Foster City, California (On-site)
Role Overview
The Program Management Office supports the organization's most complex, cross-functional decisions and programs. This role partners with leaders across vehicle development, system design, software engineering, manufacturing, fleet operations, and business functions to deliver major corporate milestones. The successful candidate translates complexity into meaningful actions and high-quality, timely decisions through analytical problem-solving and cross-functional negotiation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of major product and service milestones by establishing milestone execution test strategies and feature locks with partner functional teams.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, vehicle engineering, software development, and manufacturing operations to ensure alignment on milestone objectives.
- Define key performance indicators and measurement methods to track milestone success metrics against organizational goals.
- Drive the approval of established metrics within executive decision forums.
- Provide clear and effective program status, risk assessments, and accomplishment reports to functional engineering management and executive leadership.
- Partner with software, hardware, and operations teams to resolve system blockers and facilitate proper handoffs between departments.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent professional engineering experience.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering or program management, with a dedicated focus on product launches, validation, or testing.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with project management tools such as Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, or JIRA. Strong understanding of vehicle platforms, software lifecycles, safety clearance processes, or test operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential.
- Experience utilizing test platforms, simulation models, or verification and validation (V&V) disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience developing and scaling strategies, processes, operating plans, and escalation procedures.
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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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