Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Sonatus; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid office work arrangement

Lunches and beverages

Wellness benefit

Phone & Internet reimbursement

Computer Accessory Allowance

Job summary

Sonatus seeks a Technical Program Manager to define, manage, and support engineering projects across partners and customers. You will coordinate and drive internal teams, track action items, and lead software release processes while communicating status to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of TPM experience, a solid grasp of software development processes, and a proven ability to multitask across several projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience in automotive tech is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years of TPM experience
• Strong understanding of software development processes
• Self-motivated, organized, able to multitask across multiple projects
• Experience managing projects from initiation to completion with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with Agile project management and handling ambiguity across programs
• Experience in embedded software, cloud networking, TCP/IP-based products, or automotive industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive internal engineering teams to develop project plans, monitor schedules, document agreements, and close gaps
• Coordinate and manage software releases and engineering change requests
• Lead multiple simultaneous projects and develop mitigation plans
• Present status and reports to cross-functional teams and partners

Skills

Technical Program Management

Agile

Cross-functional leadership

Software development processes

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Excel

Job description

At Sonatus, we're driving the transformation to AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. Traditional automotive software methods can't keep pace with consumer expectations shaped by the mobile industry—where features evolve rapidly, update seamlessly, and improve continuously. That's why leading OEMs trust Sonatus to accelerate this shift. Our technology is already in production across more than 8 million vehicles on the road today and rapidly expanding.

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with 250+ employees worldwide, Sonatus combines the agility of a fast-growing company with the scale and impact of an established partner. Backed by strong funding and proven by global deployment, we're solving some of the most interesting and complex challenges in the industry. Join us and help redefine what's possible as we shape the future of mobility.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to define, manage, and support Sonatus Engineering projects. The ideal candidate will need to coordinate and communicate project status, follow up on action items, and identify solutions to issues across various partners and customers. The ideal candidate should be a meticulous organizer, an out-of-the-box thinker, and an excellent communicator with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Drive internal engineering teams in the development of project plans, monitor schedules, document agreements & meeting minutes, track action items, and drive issues to successful closures.
• Coordinate and manage software releases and engineering change requests.
• Lead multiple simultaneous projects and be able to develop mitigation plans when challenges surface.
• Grasp business needs and issues quickly and be comfortable in presenting reports and providing status to different teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of Technical Program Management experience leading complex software releases.
• Strong understanding of software development processes.
• Self-motivated, persistent, organized, with the ability to multitask across several projects.
• Manage projects from initiation to completion, while providing regular updates and communication to cross-functional teams and partners.
• Utilize technical background and engineering methodology to prioritize and tackle complex problems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally on large, complex programs with a high level of ambiguity and strategically lead programs to success.
• Well-versed in Agile Project Management processes.
• Work well with rapid changes and feel comfortable navigating through uncertain and ambiguous situations.
• Prior experience working in one or more areas such as Embedded Software, Cloud Networking, TCP/IP based products, or the Automotive industry.

Desired Skills:

• Technical background preferred in Networking, Automotive Infrastructure, Electrical, or Mechanical.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, JIRA, Excel, or similar tools.
• Develop processes to cut through complexity; employ creative methods to navigate across hurdles both technical and organizational.
• Cultivate meaningful collaboration across teams and geographical boundaries.
• Experience in automotive design review and audit processes, such as ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, or ASIL standards, will be a plus.

Sunnyvale HQ Benefits & Perks Offered:

• Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Unlimited paid time off per year, 14+ paid holidays
• Hybrid office work arrangement
• Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
• Wellness benefit allowance
• Phone & Internet reimbursement
• Computer Accessory Allowance

The posted salary range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate of what Sonatus ("Company") could reasonably expect to pay for a base salary for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The Company reserves the right to modify this range in the future, as needed, as market conditions change.

Base Salary Pay Range

$184,000—$253,000 USD