Technical Program Manager

ManpowerGroup; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support the L3 Test Fleet Program in Foster City, CA. The role focuses on structuring deliverables with cross-functional teams and driving program success through dashboards and tooling improvements.

The position offers a 6-month contract, opportunities to grow into a leadership role, and hands-on exposure to end-to-end technical milestones for a robotic taxi test fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to align stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical setting.

Responsibilities

• Drive clarity by gathering information across teams to create unified program templates.
• Collaborate with engineering and product to define and track key deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for automation and tooling enhancements, including dashboards.
• Review project-level deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic intent.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and drive progress in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field

Job description

Our client, a leading autonomous mobility organization, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their team. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be part of the Program Management Office (PMO) supporting the L3 Test Fleet Program. The ideal candidate will have a builder’s mindset, strong analytical problem-solving, and the ability to communicate clearly across cross‑functional teams—aligning successfully in a fast‑moving, technical environment.

Job Title: Technical Program Manager - Test Fleet Program

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $36/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Drive clarity and unity by gathering and analyzing information across teams to create unified program management templates that standardize deliverable tracking.
• Structure for success by collaborating with engineering and product stakeholders to define, organize, and track key program deliverables and ensure critical initiatives stay aligned and on track.
• Improve program processes by identifying opportunities for automation and tooling enhancements, including building dashboards and tools that strengthen reporting and efficiency.
• Dive deep into technical details by participating in the review process for project‑level deliverables to ensure they meet strategic intent.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively by building strong relationships across a wide range of teams and driving progress in a highly cross‑functional environment.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related discipline).
• Demonstrated passion for learning and a high potential for growth, with a track record of high performance in academic or project work.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills to manage complex program details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to align stakeholders and drive execution.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and show initiative in a fast‑paced technical setting.

What's in it for me?

• A 6-month contract role with concrete, well‑defined projects that help you make an impact from day one.
• An opportunity to grow into a leader who can run, improve, and expand program structures.
• Hands‑on exposure to end‑to‑end technical, integrated product milestones tied to a purpose‑built robotaxi test fleet.
• The chance to strengthen program reporting through dashboards and tooling improvements.
• A highly cross‑functional environment where you can learn how to communicate effectively and drive progress.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in‑demand talent.