Technical Program Manager

At Senra Systems we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

The Technical Program Manager serves as the primary integration point between customers and Senras internal teams ensuring customer requirements are successfully translated into executable manufacturing plans. This role owns customer opportunities from RFQ through production handoff and launch readiness driving alignment across Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Production Quality and Program Management. This role is dedicated to Senras Tier 1 and Prime strategic accounts providing end-to-end ownership from initial RFQ through production handoff. Standard accounts are managed through the established estimating and program management workflow.

The TPMis responsible formanaging scope schedule risk and execution readiness while supporting the development ofaccuratecost estimates and proposals. This individual will act as the connective tissue between customer requirements and manufacturing execution ensuring programs are positioned for successful delivery.

What youll own:

Own Customer Opportunities from RFQ Through Production Handoff

• Serve as the primary coordinator for customer opportunities frominitialRFQ through successful transition into production.with a primary focus on Tier1 accounts
• Ensure customer requirements scope assumptions risks and deliverables are clearly defined and communicated across all stakeholders.
• Act as the primary integration layer between customer requirements and internal execution teams.

Drive Cross-Functional Execution

• Lead coordination across Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Production Quality and Program Management to ensure customer requirements can be successfully executed.
• Align priorities drive decision-making and resolve issues that couldimpactschedule cost quality or customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and ensure accountability for key deliverables and milestones.

Manage Program Readiness and Risk

• Identifytechnical operational supply chain and schedule risks early in the quoting and launch process and drive mitigation plans to closure.
• Facilitate readiness reviews to ensure material availability manufacturing capability tooling documentation inspection requirements and staffing plans are in place prior to production release.
• Escalate critical risks and resource constraints when necessary.

Own Schedule and Customer Commitments

• Develop andmaintainmilestone plans for quoting engineering reviews material procurement and production launch activities.
• Track progress against commitments and proactively address delays or execution risks.
• Ensure customer commitments are aligned with operational capabilities and resource availability.

Support Estimating and Proposal Development

• Review drawings BOMs specifications and technical data packages to ensureaccurateunderstanding of customer requirements.
• Partner with Estimating Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain and Operations to develop competitive and executable proposals.
• Support development of labor estimates manufacturing assumptions and cost targets that align with production capabilities.
• Identifytechnical and operational risks that mayimpactcost schedule or execution.

Support Change Management and Scope Alignment

• Coordinate customer-driven changes engineering updates and evolving requirements to ensureaccuratecost schedule and execution plans.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate the impact of scope changes and communicate recommendations.
• Support configuration control and production readiness throughout the program lifecycle.

Provide Program Visibility

• Lead recurring cross-functional reviews to track open actions risks dependencies and customer commitments.
• Maintain risk and issue logs action item tracking and program status reporting.
• Provide concise updates to leadership highlighting key decisions tradeoffs risks and execution priorities.

What youll bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Technology Operations Supply Chain or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in aerospace defense or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs from concept through production.
• Strong understanding of wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing processes including IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications BOMs and customer technical requirements.
• Strong organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive execution across multiple teams and competing priorities.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.

Bonus Points

• Experience managing customer programs in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and requirements.
• Experience supporting quoting estimating or manufacturing launch activities.
• Experience with NPI production ramp or manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Experience in high-growth or startup manufacturing environments.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $120000-$200000
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach CA or Cypress CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) planto set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love and well add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events lunches and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro major freeways and local dining spots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Contact us ator visit our website.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.