Technical Program Manager

Partner closely with Product Management to translate high-level Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) into actionable technical milestones. You will facilitate the negotiation phase evaluating technical feasibility and schedule impact to ensure the product vision is achievable.

Lead the program through a formal stage-gate execution framework (e.g. Concept Feasibility Development Validation and Launch). You will own the exit criteria for each gate ensuring hardware maturity and safety benchmarks are met before moving to the next phase.

Act as the synchronization layer between long-lead hardware development and fast-paced iterative software sprints. You will ensure that firmware perception and planning teams have stable hardware platforms and clear interface definitions to maintain their velocity.

Provide insightful reports to high level managers. You will distill complex technical roadblocks into concise data-driven executive summaries focusing on program health strategic risks and milestone confidence.

Proactively map and manage cross-functional dependencies. You will maintain a rigorous risk register that identifies single points of failure in the schedule ranging from technical design hurdles to critical-path vendor dependencies.

You will develop formal proposals for leadership that outline Option A vs. Option B including the impact on cost safety performance and time-to-market.

Keep a pulse on the engine room. You will identify and report on resource constraints (headcount lab space or equipment) providing the business case for adjustments to ensure the team can meet its commitments.

Ensure that safety systems are developed as a core feature. You will coordinate the execution of safety validation plans to ensure the final product meets internal and regulatory reliability standards without slowing down the development engine.

Bachelors degree in Hardware Engineering (e.g. Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical field.)

5 years of experience in Technical Program Management (TPM) or Project Management specifically managing integrated hardware/software systems in a fast-paced environment (e.g. Robotics Automotive Aerospace).

Proven success driving products through a stage-gate process with a deep understanding of how to manage hardware milestones alongside Agile software workflows.

Exceptional communication skills with a track record of influencing high-level stakeholders through structured reporting and effective communication.

Demonstrated experience working with Product Managers to define scope manage feature creep and align technical roadmaps with business objectives.

Ability to take a systems view of problems proposing clear options and trade-offs when navigating resource constraints or technical blockers.

Advanced skills in Jira Confluence and roadmap visualization tools

Experience navigating the certification processes for physical products such as UL CE FCC or industry-specific functional safety certifications.

Professional certification in project or program management (e.g. PMP or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)).

Direct experience managing the development of complex mechatronic systems robotics or autonomous hardware where precision and reliability are paramount.