Automotive Technical Program Manager

Insight Global; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Systems Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end electrical and software initiatives across vehicle platforms. You will partner with engineering, suppliers, and business teams to ensure on-time delivery while managing risks, dependencies, and schedules.

This role requires strong technical leadership and program management expertise, guiding teams through the full development lifecycle of advanced electrical hardware and software systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience with complex systems development.
• Experience guiding product development from design through launch.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for project management.
• Experience Jama for requirements management.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or MS Project.
• Data-driven, transparent and accountable approach.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end component deliverables across hardware and software.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks.
• Coordinate with engineering, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Drive integration across technical domains and teams.
• Communicate program status and risks to leadership.
• Lead issue resolution during design reviews and validation events.
• Plan and track software-defined ECUs and electrical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jama

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Systems Technical Program Manager

About the Opportunity

We believe freedom of movement drives human progress and are committed to helping people define and achieve their ambitions. As part of an innovative electric vehicle and mobility organization, you will help shape the future of connected and electrified transportation through cutting-edge technology, engineering, and customer-focused solutions.

The Systems & Electrical Engineering team delivers complex customer-facing hardware and software systems across the entire product lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, integration, and production. This highly technical organization brings together engineering, software, and data-driven expertise to create next-generation vehicle systems.

Position Summary

As a Senior Systems Technical Program Manager, you will serve as the central leader responsible for driving the successful execution of complex electrical systems and component programs. You will partner with engineering, software, suppliers, and business stakeholders to ensure product delivery targets are achieved while managing risks, dependencies, schedules, and cross-functional alignment.

This role requires strong technical leadership, program management expertise, and the ability to guide teams through the complete development lifecycle of advanced electrical hardware and software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end component deliverables, including hardware and software integration across vehicle platforms and program milestones, with emphasis on hardware execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks while implementing effective containment and recovery plans.
• Support technical leaders, suppliers, and internal development teams to achieve program goals and deliverables.
• Drive successful integration of hardware and software across multiple technical domains and distributed teams.
• Define and champion electrical and electronic hardware deliverables aligned to business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Represent the Systems Engineering organization in cross-functional meetings, reviews, and leadership forums.
• Lead issue resolution activities arising from design reviews, validation events, and development builds to maintain program timing.
• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of software-defined ECUs and electrical systems developed internally and by external suppliers.
• Partner with engineering, finance, product strategy, and business teams to develop and execute long-term capability roadmaps.
• Support complex cross-functional decision-making activities across technical and business organizations.
• Effectively communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Continuously improve and refine processes within a fast-paced and evolving development environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering environments involving complex systems development.
• Experience supporting product development through design, development, validation, integration, and launch.
• Demonstrated leadership experience driving successful technical programs and project outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects across different locations, teams, and development timelines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Advanced experience using Jira and Confluence for project management and collaboration.
• Experience using Jama for requirements management and documentation.
• Experience with project planning and tracking tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project.
• Strong commitment to transparency, adaptability, accountability, collaboration, technical integrity, and data-driven decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technical Management, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience influencing and negotiating with stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Proven success leading products from concept through deployment and production launch.
• Automotive product development or production launch experience.
• Experience working in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Strong systems-thinking approach to engineering, design, and program execution.
• Ability to develop clear, data-driven recommendations and gain stakeholder alignment around strategic decisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with strong program leadership skills and thrives in fast-paced product development environments. You are comfortable navigating complex technical challenges, coordinating across multiple teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving successful execution of large-scale electrical hardware and software initiatives from concept through production.