Technical Program Manager

manpowe; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Weekly Pay

Job summary

manpowe in Foster City, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join its Engineering Department. You will lead end-to-end multi-team engineering initiatives, influencing roadmaps, resourcing decisions, and organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of technical program management experience, deep SDLC knowledge, and strong executive communication to drive strategic decisions and framework improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical program management experience.
• Experience managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC.
• Strong technical foundation for architectural discussions and trade-offs.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiatives from strategy through delivery.
• Partner with VP- and Director-level engineering and product leaders to influence roadmaps and resourcing decisions.
• Define and evolve program management frameworks, processes, and best practices across the engineering organization.
• Drive alignment across complex dependency landscapes involving multiple teams and external partners.
• Anticipate and proactively manage risks, escalations, and trade-offs at portfolio level.

Skills

Technical program management

Executive communication

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Architectural discussions

Job description

$88.0/hourly

Foster City, CA 94404

Our client, a leading organization in the autonomous mobility sector, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their team. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting multiple teams involved in innovative projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Technical Program Manager

Location:Foster City, CA

Pay Range:$88/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiatives with significant business impact, from strategy through delivery.
• Serve as a strategic partner to VP- and Director-level engineering and product leaders, influencing roadmaps, resourcing decisions, and organizational priorities.
• Define and evolve program management frameworks, processes, and best practices across the engineering organization.
• Drive alignment across complex dependency landscapes involving multiple teams, external partners, and competing priorities.
• Anticipate and proactively manage risks, escalations, and trade-offs at a program and portfolio level.

What's Needed?

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, organization-wide engineering programs.
• Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives.
• Strong technical foundation—able to engage credibly in architectural discussions, understand system design trade-offs, and evaluate technical risk.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence—skilled at influencing without authority and navigating organizational dynamics.
• Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at an organizational level.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead impactful engineering initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and influence organizational strategies.
• Work on innovative projects involving AI, wireless, and networking technologies.
• Develop your skills in a fast-paced, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to technological advancement and professional growth.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• 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
• Weekly Pay