Senior Technical Program Manager: Cross-Functional Leader (Hybrid)

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Technical Program Manager 4 to lead complex product development initiatives and drive cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, and business teams. You will oversee project planning, schedules, budgets, risk management, and product release activities to ensure programs are delivered on time and aligned with strategic objectives.

The role features a hybrid work environment with 3 on-site and 2 remote days weekly, and offers opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management, project management, product development, or related functions.
• 6+ years of experience managing technical programs, product development projects, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• 6+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• 6+ years of experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• 3+ years of experience supporting product development and release processes.
• 3+ years of experience working across hardware, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and release programs from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and program risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and business objectives are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Drive alignment across engineering, operations, quality, and business organizations.
• Facilitate decision-making, issue resolution, and program governance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and project execution best practices.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Program management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Planview

Microsoft Project

QuickBase

Office Timeline

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Technical Program Manager 4 to lead complex product development initiatives and drive cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, and business teams. You will oversee project planning, schedules, budgets, risk management, and product release activities to ensure programs are delivered on time and aligned with strategic objectives.

The role features a hybrid work environment with 3 on-site and 2 remote days weekly, and offers opportunities to influence