As a Technical Program Manager, you will oversee vehicle engineering programs, manage project timelines, identify risks, and improve processes. Close collaboration with suppliers and engineering teams is key to achieving milestones and resolving issues efficiently.
As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will support the brakes/steering, and structures programs within the Vehicle Engineering Chassis team. Your role involves collaborating with our supplier partners to achieve our vehicle and company program milestones. You will work closely with engineers and suppliers to establish timelines for deliverables, identify and escalate risks, and develop mitigation plans. The TPM enhances the efficiency of the engineering team and focuses on improving processes to ensure that work is completed effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Track component and subsystem deliverables to the Vehicle Program Design Release Gates
- Develop schedules based on company milestones and ensure that projects remain on track
- Track supplier SW/FW deliveries according to our company’s FW Release Plan.
- Support the engineering team's issue resolution workstream and unblock roadblocks. Prioritize issues based on severity and priority, ensuring teams adhere to the program team's timing. Ensure status and next steps of issue tickets are up to date
- Support the engineers to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments,
- Assist the team with administrative and operational tasks, such as submitting shipping tickets and coordinating logistical processes, to improve efficiency.
- Drive alignment with cross-functional teams of open deliverables and risks
- Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation efforts in collaboration with engineering teams
Requirements
Qualifications
- BS or MS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 4-6 years of experience in developing electro-mechanical systems for automotive or aerospace applications
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical product development and manufacturing processes, and demonstrated delivery of components with engineering design and development partners
- Proven track record in managing complex cross-functional projects
- Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. JIRA, Gantt charts, ERP, PLM)
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Training & Development
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Free breakfast and lunch
Top Skills
Erp
Gantt Charts
JIRA
Plm
Sigma Software Vertex San Jose, California, USA Office
San Jose 75E Santa Clara St, San Jose, California, United States, 95113
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