Hardware Test & Validation Program Manager

Altentechnologyusa; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Foster City, CA, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee component and system validation. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with vehicle engineering and project management teams to drive the test planning process, ensuring effective execution through detailed roadmaps.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS or MS degree in engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. You will be instrumental in managing complex projects and maintaining clear communication across teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting.
• Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Ability to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications.

Responsibilities

• Work with validation teams to manage part availability and test status.
• Create testing timelines and communicate with stakeholders.
• Deliver technical presentations about validation initiatives.

Skills

Engineering

Program Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

BS or MS degree in engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Polarion

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Location

Foster City, CA

About the Role

As a Technical Program Manager for component and system validation, you will work cross‑functionally with vehicle engineering, suppliers, and the project management team to drive our test planning into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve. You will work with validation and engineering teams to develop schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with validation team and engineering teams to understand part availability, part maturity (prototype, early stage sample, etc.), test status and timing across multiple components and subsystems. Manage burndown of the risks on a timely basis.
• Create detailed summaries of testing timelines, issues/risks, progress and accomplishments to be shared with key stakeholders.
• Leverage department leaders to translate the top‑down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Deliver technical presentations that explain validation initiatives to consumer teams.
• Ensure the validation team understands what they need to deliver at all times. Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results.
• Define and manage process and regular meetings.

Required Skills & Experience

• BS or MS degree in engineering or equivalent job experience.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting.
• Strong track record of managing complex cross‑functional projects.
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well‑structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion and issue management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Previous experience with Change management.
• Deep familiarity with automotive development processes.
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well‑structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience.

Salary Range

• $120,000-130,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.