Project Manager

American IT Systems; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American IT Systems in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead end-to-end cross-functional project execution for new product development. You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience in technical program management, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical program management or related role supporting complex product or technology development efforts.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong experience building and managing project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience supporting new product development or other complex technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development initiatives from concept planning through development, validation, implementation, and launch readiness.
• Drive the phase-gate product development process, ensuring alignment on milestones, deliverables, risks, and key decisions at each stage.
• Build and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, dependencies, and risk management strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues.
• Lead project reviews and provide clear communication on status, risks, mitigation plans, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Track deliverables through dashboards, action-item logs, reports, and checklists to maintain accountability and follow-through.
• Identify program obstacles, analyze root causes, and drive cross-functional solutions to keep development efforts on track.
• Help teams navigate tradeoffs related to scope, schedule, cost, and technical execution.
• Monitor project cost performance and support progress against financial and operational objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen execution, team effectiveness, and new product development outcomes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Communication

Problem solving

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Role Summary:

Technical Project Manager 3 to lead end to end cross-functional project execution. Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and help deliver complex technical programs on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development initiatives from concept planning through development, validation, implementation, and launch readiness
• Drive project through the phase-gate product development process, ensuring alignment on milestones, deliverables, risks, and key decisions at each stage
• Build and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, dependencies, and risk management strategies to support successful execution
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues
• Lead project reviews and provide clear communication on status, risks, mitigation plans, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership
• Track deliverables through dashboards, action-item logs, reports, and checklists to maintain accountability and follow-through
• Identify program obstacles, analyze root causes, and drive cross-functional solutions to keep development efforts on track
• Help teams navigate tradeoffs related to scope, schedule, cost, and technical execution
• Monitor project cost performance and support progress against financial and operational objectives
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen execution, team effectiveness, and new product development outcomes

Key Qualifications

• Experience in technical program management, project management, or a related role supporting complex product or technology development efforts
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders
• Strong experience building and managing project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
• Experience supporting new product development or other complex technical programs
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across teams with competing priorities

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Experience: 4 - 7 Years.