Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

ZipRecruiter; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive technology seeks an Engineering Technical Program Manager to oversee critical engineering projects. This hybrid position in Sunnyvale requires strong project management skills and experience in handling complex software releases, with a good compensation package benefiting team members dedicated to innovation and improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity program

Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Flexible Spending Account

401k retirement plan

Unlimited paid time off

Complimentary lunches and snacks

Wellness benefit allowances

Internet reimbursement

Computer Accessory Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of Technical Program Management experience.
• Strong understanding of software development processes.
• Experience with embedded software or automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive internal engineering teams, develop project plans, and track action items.
• Coordinate and manage software releases and engineering change requests.
• Lead multiple simultaneous projects while managing challenges.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Technical Background

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company whose software products and solutions help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With over four million vehicles already on the road with top global OEM brands, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of automotive digital transformation. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.

Sonatus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with international locations in Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Korea, China, India, Taiwan and Japan. This is a hybrid position at our Sunnyvale location. You will report to the Head of TPMs.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated Engineering 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive internal engineering teams Develop project plans, monitor schedules, document agreement & meeting minutes, track action items, 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, ability to multi-task 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally on large, complex programs with a high level of ambiguity and strategically leading 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 on one or more areas such as Embedded Software, Cloud Networking, TCP/IP based products or Automotive industry.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Technical background in Networking, Automotive Infrastructure, Electrical, or Mechanical.
• Experience with Microsoft project, JIRA, Excel, or similar tools.
• Demonstrate the out-of-box thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems.
• 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 process, such as ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, or ASIL standards will be a plus.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive compensation and equity program
• 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, 15 paid holidays
• Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility

Perk Offerings include:

• Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
• Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
• 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 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.

Pay range for this role$184,000—$253,000 USDSonatus is a fast-paced and innovative company and are seeking team members who are passionate about making a difference. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we highly encourage you to apply.To all recruitment agencies: Sonatus, Inc. ("Sonatus") does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Sonatus' employees. Sonatus is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited activities.