Manager, Technical Program Management

In this job, you will • Partner with department leaders to translate company priorities and milestones into product roadmaps, program schedules, and defined deliverables.

• Oversee technical programs for high-volume serial manufacturing, including production readiness, capacity planning, ramp milestones, and the resolution of issues that affect output.

• Coordinate the transition from prototype builds to serial production with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners.

• Work with functional leaders and finance to plan and track headcount, budgets, and other program resources. Establish clear ownership, dependencies, and delivery expectations across participating teams.

• Define and maintain program management processes, operating rhythms, and decision forums.

• Identify risks early, make their impact visible, and coordinate mitigation plans with engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Prepare decision points for leadership meetings, including the information and recommendations needed to resolve blockers.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• At least 12 years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting.

• At least five years of experience managing Technical Program Managers.

• Experience with hardware development, manufacturing processes, and production ramp.

• Experience working with contract manufacturers.

Bonus Qualifications • Demonstrated success leading complex programs involving multiple functions.

• Experience supporting high-volume serial manufacturing.

• Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools, including schedule and Gantt chart management.

• Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across disciplines.

• Strong judgment and the ability to communicate complex program information clearly and concisely for different audiences.

• Experience handling confidential business and technical information with discretion.