Technical Program Manager

Location:

Onsite in Foster City, CA | at least 3 days in office

Introduction

Our company has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As part of the AI & Autonomy team, you will work cross-functionally with other engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to drill-down our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent job experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
• Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
• Strong understanding of firmware development and architecture
• Strong track-record in managing complex cross-functional projects
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of agile methodologies and experience with JIRA
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
• Industry experience with high-assurance / safety critical systems design and development

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Work with department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product road maps, timelines, and deliverables
• Ensure engineering teams understand their priorities and have the tools and organizational frameworks in place to execute at all times
• Define and manage process and regular meetings
• Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
• Ensure problems are transparent and risks are identified and proactively ensure that risk mitigating actions are on-going within the engineering teams
• Set the agenda for key decisions to be made at each meeting to eliminate bottlenecks and retire risks
• Drive quarterly planning to ensure team goals meeting company initiatives
• Support key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, finance, and strategy to reach the right conclusions

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.