Job description
Our Client, an AV Manufacturing company, is looking for a Technical Program Manager, Milestone Execution for their Foster City, CA location.
Responsibilities:
+ Lead the execution of a Client (Client Release) company product/service milestone, which will include establishing a milestone execution test strategy and feature lock working with partner functional teams like systems engineering, vehicle engineering, software development, and manufacturing operations.
+ Define KPIs and other methods to measure milestone success metrics that best translate progress toward business goals - you will also drive getting appropriate buy-offs on these metrics in executive decision forums.
+ Provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders (functional engineering mgmt, engineering leadership, & executive leadership) in various company tracking and decision-making forums (Command Center, ZPR, Weekly All Hands) on Client program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
+ Have a strong understanding of one or more of these areas - vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations
+ Collaborate with software, hardware, systems engineering, and operations teams to burn down issues and flag issues to ensure there is an appropriate handoff to the right team and issues blocking a Client release have the appropriate amount of attention within the organization.
Requirements:
+ BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of an engineering degree
+ At least 8 years of experience in engineering or program management with a focus on product launches and/or validation and testing
+ Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects
+ Experience with automotive or aerospace processes, OR have experience with test platforms, simulation, autonomous vehicles, OR verification & validation (V&V) disciplines
+ Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
+ Ability to concisely and effectively communicate at the senior executive level of the organization
+ Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
+ Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
+ Experience with developing and scaling strategies, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations
Why Should You Apply?
+ Health Benefits
+ Referral Program
+ Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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