Senior TPM: Milestone Execution Leader

Apex Systems, LLC; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Foster City, CA seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive milestone execution across vehicle development, software, and manufacturing. This on-site contract role requires high-level coordination and leadership.

You will define KPIs, track progress, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches and clear executive communications. This role demands 8+ years in engineering/program management and strong PM tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering or program management, with a focus on product launches, validation, or testing.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, or JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of major product milestones by establishing milestone execution strategies and feature locks with partner teams.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, vehicle engineering, software, and manufacturing operations to align milestone objectives.
• Define KPIs and measurement methods to track milestone success against goals.
• Drive approval of metrics within executive decision forums.
• Provide clear program status, risk assessments, and reports to engineering management and executives.
• Partner with software, hardware, and operations teams to resolve blockers and ensure proper handoffs.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Gantt charts

Risk matrices

Smartsheet

JIRA

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems in Foster City, CA seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive milestone execution across vehicle development, software, and manufacturing. This on-site contract role requires high-level coordination and leadership.

You will define KPIs, track progress, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches and clear executive communications. This role demands 8+ years in engineering/program management and strong PM tool proficiency.