Sr. Engineering Program Manager - Low Voltage Electronics

Capgemini; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini seeks a Senior Engineering Program Manager for Low Voltage Electronics in Newark, CA. This on-site contract role leads cross-functional automotive programs, driving hardware development from concept through production with Tier 1 suppliers and aligned with OEM requirements.

The role requires 5+ years managing low voltage electronics, automotive standards experience, and strong program-management skills. Occasional travel up to 20% is expected; JIRA/Confluence/3DX expertise is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in leading and managing technical projects involving low voltage electronics which include audio, device charging, and low voltage power delivery.
• 5+ years of active contribution in the design, specification and implementation of complex product features.
• A proven track record of development and delivery of technical systems and/or product features.
• Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective program management tools and processes.
• Knowledge of automotive and safety standards (e.g. ISO26262, IATF 16949 etc.)
• Available for occasional business travel within and outside of the US. (10-20%)
• Experience with Atlassian Software (JIRA , Confluence) and 3DX.

Responsibilities

• Leads automotive cross-functional projects/programs, ensuring timelines, budgets, and technical specs are met.
• Leads inhouse designs with cross functional teams to develop and deliver hardware on schedule.
• Manages relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to source critical components and ensure OEM requirements and production timelines.
• Drives end-to-end development from technical requirements to series production maintenance aligned with vehicle programs.
• Accompanies vehicle programs from concept to production start and market introduction, including model upgrades.

Skills

Low voltage electronics

Program management

Automotive standards

Atlassian tools

Travel availability

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

3DX

Job description

Sr. Engineering Program Manager - Low Voltage Electronics (Contract)

Newark, CA, United States (On-site)

Contract (6 months 23 days)

Published 3 days ago

project management tools

issue management

root cause analysis

technical program management

budget management

Leads automotive cross-functional projects/programs, in close collaboration with required stakeholders, ensuring the projects meet the necessary timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.

Leads the inhouse designs by closely working with various cross functional teams to develop and deliver the hardware as per the committed schedule.

Fosters strong cross-functional partnerships, and is able to effectively prioritize workload demands to meet project deadlines.

Manages and coordinates relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to source and develop critical components, ensuring adherence to OEM requirements, quality standards, and production timelines.

Drives the development of complex systems end-to-end, from the definition of technical requirements and attributes to implementation and series production maintenance- in direct alignment with the corresponding vehicle programs and chief engineer direction.

Key Responsibilities:

Accompanies vehicle programs from the conceptual phase to the start of production and market introduction, including model upgrades- ensuring a successful launch based on program scope, timing and budget.

Leads communication and escalation of priority topics to upper management in coordination with internal stakeholders.

Executes solid root-cause analysis with the ability to identify, predict and mitigate possible deviations from the program expectations.

Effectively manages and communicate the risks along with mitigation plan to the program leadership.

Works with engineering managers and system leads to define the level of effort, resources and requirements based on assigned budget and timing.

Mandatory Skills:

5+ years of proven experience in leading and managing technical projects involving low voltage electronics which include audio, device charging, and low voltage power delivery.

5+ years of active contribution in the design, specification and implementation of complex product features.

A proven track record of development and delivery of technical systems and/or product features.

Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective program management tools and processes.

Knowledge of automotive and safety standards (e.g. ISO26262, IATF 16949 etc.)

Available for occasional business travel within and outside of the US. (10-20%)

Other Skills:

Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers on Build-to-Print components, ensuring high-quality and scalable manufacturing.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in a high-pace highly complex cross-functional environment.

Excellent organization and delegation skills with ability to own the product roadmap and schedule with a track record of delivering projects on-time.

Ability to quickly comprehend complex problems and effectively facilitate the team to a decision and coordinate the action plan.

Experience in automotive development processes, including design reviews, change management i.e. engineering changes, evaluation with suppliers, deviation requests, etc.

Experience with Atlassian Software (JIRA , Confluence) and 3DX.

5+ years of professional experience in Low Voltage Electronics for automotive industry, or equivalent.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $41.61/hour - $65.01/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.