Our client, a leader in innovative vehicle systems and autonomous technology, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Technical Program Manager to join their dynamic team. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be an integral part of the Systems Engineering department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully within the organization.
Job Title:
Technical Program Manager•
Vehicle System Integration Location:
Foster City, CA Pay Range:
$80
- 88/hour + Benefits What's the Job?
Orchestrate the Requirements Pipeline by managing the release train, maturity lifecycle, and governance for all System Technical Specifications (STS) across program gates. Drive SFMEA Execution & Accountability by acting as the operational owner of the System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis lifecycle, facilitating workshops, and tracking open action items. Build and maintain cross-functional dependency mapping to proactively identify and resolve timeline disconnects, ensuring smooth engineering progress. Lead Change Control & Impact Governance by managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and evaluating timeline and resource impacts across stakeholders. Define and track maturity gate metrics, providing high-visibility status reports to executive leadership to ensure project health and alignment. What's Needed? 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or Systems Engineer in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or advanced automotive sectors. Deep familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle models, fail-operational architectures, and requirements management frameworks. Proven experience managing safety workflows such as SFMEAs, DFMEAs, FTAs, and compliance with
ISO 26262 / MIL-STD-882
standards. Strong background in vehicle E/E system design, electrical integration, or managing complex hardware/software interfaces. Experience using project, change, and configuration management tools like JIRA, Smartsheet, Jama, Polarion, or DOORS. What's in it for me? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle systems and autonomous technology projects. Collaborate with a talented and innovative cross-disciplinary team. Develop your skills in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. Contribute to the development of safe and reliable vehicle systems that impact the future of transportation. Be part of a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and ethical practices. Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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