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Western Magnetics
South San Francisco, CA (In Person)
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Technical Program Manager Western Magnetics - 5.0 South San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Project management in manufacturing Leading team collaboration initiatives Collaboration with manufacturing teams Managing projects Manufacturing Cross-functional team management Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description About Westmag Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators. The company designs and manufactures its products in South San Francisco, committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. Westmag is ramping production to serve leading drone and robot companies with millions of motors and actuators. Westmag is headquartered in South San Francisco and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. For more information, visit westmag.com. About the role As a Technical Program Manager at Westmag, you will be pivotal in driving cross-functional programs that span design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer delivery for drone motors and robot actuators. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time and on-spec delivery of advanced motor and actuator products. What you'll own Manage end-to-end technical programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and business goals. Drive program schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to keep projects on track. Communicate effectively with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and customers to align on priorities and resolve issues. Facilitate regular program status reviews and ensure transparency in program progress. Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize program management processes and efficiency. Requirements Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field. 5+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in hardware, motors, robotics, or aerospace industries. Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Strong organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams. Familiarity with Agile or other program management methodologies. Authorization to work in the United States. Preferred qualifications Experience in drone or robotics sectors. Background in product development lifecycle from design through manufacturing. Project management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, or similar).