Senior Vehicle Testing Program Manager

Goken

Foster City (CA)

On-site

USD 96,432 - 107,452

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Goken in Foster City, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Testing to lead cross-functional programs spanning hardware, software, vehicle systems and products. You will partner with engineering teams to build schedules, define milestones, identify risks, and communicate progress clearly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include refining JIRA structures, coordinating dependencies, and delivering program status presentations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent required.
7+ years of engineering experience, testing preferred.
2+ years in technical program management.
Familiar with hardware, software, and automotive development lifecycles.
Experience managing complex cross-functional programs using JIRA.
Ability to communicate with senior leaders and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Identify execution risks and implement immediate recovery plans.
Maintain and improve JIRA structures, sprint cadences, and reporting rituals.
Manage and disposition cross-functional requests and dependencies.
Plan, track, and coordinate supplier and internal engineering deliverables to meet milestones.
Create and deliver technical presentations that communicate program status and decisions.
Collaborate to assess needs, drive process improvements, and establish best practices.
Communicate challenges early, highlight risks, and drive mitigation plans.
Analyze and report on issues found in deployed hardware or software.
Ensure all teams understand requirements, dependencies, and delivery expectations.