Technical Program Manager - Digital Operations

AMAX; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Job summary

AMAX seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead Digital Operations leveraging AI agent tech to connect MES and ERP, delivering actionable data to management and operations. You will bridge internal business units with offshore software teams, ensuring requirements are translated into precise specs and validated against deployments.

You will drive end-to-end delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, review proofs-of-concept, and support change management with training and documentation to

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Technical Program Manager or similar in manufacturing
• Bi-lingual: Mandarin and English
• Hands-on MES/ERP exposure and shop-floor understanding
• Foundational knowledge of AI agents/LLMs, SQL, and APIs
• Experience coordinating offshore development teams

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements for offshore teams
• Own end-to-end delivery of Digital Operations features
• Coordinate between business units and offshore engineers
• Review deliverables and provide acceptance decisions based on business fit
• Design and deliver training, SOPs, and runbooks for rollout
• Identify risks and blockers early and drive resolution with stakeholders

Skills

Mandarin

English

Tools

MES/ERP exposure

AI agents/LLMs

SQL

API integrations

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead our Digital Operations initiative, a strategic program that leverages AI agent technology to seamlessly integrate MES and ERP platforms, delivering actionable data insights to our management and operations teams.

As TPM, you will serve as the critical bridge between our internal business units and offshore software development teams. You will ensure that operational requirements are accurately captured, translated into clear technical specifications, and validated against delivered solutions that will ultimately drive successful deployment and user adoption.

Essential Functions

• Requirements Bridge: Elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements from management and operations stakeholders; translate them into precise software requirements for offshore development teams.
• Program Oversight: Own end-to-end delivery of Digital Operations features, from ideation and design through development, testing, UAT, and rollout.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Synchronize efforts between business units (process owners, IE/PE, data teams) and offshore software engineers, ensuring alignment on scope, timeline, and quality.
• Solution Validation: Review software deliverables, proof-of-concept, and prototypes; provide structured feedback and acceptance/rejection decisions based on business fit and technical soundness.
• Change Management & Training: Design and deliver training programs for end users during rollout; develop documentation, SOPs, and runbooks to support adoption.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Identify program risks, blockers, and cross-functional dependencies early; drive resolution through clear escalation and stakeholder communication.
• 3+ years in a Technical Program Manager, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations role within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Bi-lingual, Mandrian and English
• Hands-on exposure to MES and/or ERP systems - you understand shop-floor workflows, work orders, BOMs, scheduling, and inventory, as well as data flows between MES and ERP.
• Foundational software knowledge: AI agents/LLMs, relational databases (SQL), and API-based integrations.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

About AMAX

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid-cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end-to-end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale.

Join Us

Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we'll push the boundaries of what's possible in the hardware industry.

AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.