Technical Program Manager

Experis; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Technical Program Manager in San Francisco, CA to lead hardware-focused NPI programs within a hybrid work model. This role partners with engineering, supply chain, and infrastructure teams to keep programs on track from EVT to mass production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of TPM experience in hardware development, strong communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical program management experience in hardware development.
• Strong track record delivering hardware programs from concept through production.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership across engineering and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Drive hardware development programs through EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support NPIs.
• Maintain schedules and ensure timely program delivery with accurate documentation.
• Summarize progress for management and executives and keep teams aligned.

Skills

Project coordination

Hardware development

NPI lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

AI servers

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Fortune 500 client (One of the world's companies) in San Francisco, CA is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team.

Are you a Technical Program Manager with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite?

Position Title

Technical Program Manager

Location

Hybrid: San Francisco, CA 94080

Duration

12+ Months with possibilities of extension

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated TPM to support the Rack & Power Space team. This role is ideal for someone who is driven, detail-oriented, organized, and ready to jump in to help manage and streamline operational and coordination tasks across engineering and infrastructure planning teams. A go-getter attitude, high energy, and the ability to jump in with minimal guidance to get things done are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Drive materials and dependencies between component suppliers and ODMs to ensure on time deliveries through all hardware development phases: EVT (Engineering Validation Test), DVT (Design Validation Test), PVT (Production Validation Test), and MP (Mass Production).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support TPMs in executing multiple NPI programs.
• Manage team action items and ensure prompt follow-up to facilitate on-timeprogram delivery.
• Own and update SOT (Source of Truth) schedules from vendors to Client core team atweekly update meetings.
• Format and maintain documentation with guidance from the TPMs.
• Gather and consolidate feedback from the engineering team for recurring updates to management and broader org.
• Help manage general "busy work" that keeps programs on track and aligned.
• Ensure key project documentation and timelines are up-to-date and accurate.

Required Skills & Experience

• Go-getter attitude: High energy and able to jump in with minimal guidance to get things done.
• Passionate to learn new technologies
• Strong project management / project coordination skills.
• Solid experience supporting hardware development programs through the NPI lifecycle.
• Good common sense around AI servers and data center hardware environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable taking on less glamorous, hands-on tasks to support the broader team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experiencein technical program management, with a strong focus on system-level hardware development (familiarity with power and thermal concepts is a plus).
• Proven track record in managing hardware dev programs from concept through production.
• Solid understanding of hardware design, bring-up, validation, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience with material planning, supply chain coordination, and supporting high-volume production ramp-up.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams and influence executive leadership

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:

Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.