Technical Program Manager III: NPD & Cross-Functional Lead

Compunnel, Inc. (old); Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager III to lead end-to-end cross-functional program execution for complex product development initiatives.

You will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risks and deliver programs on time and within budget. This role focuses on building integrated project plans, monitoring cost performance, and guiding teams through phase-gate processes from

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in technical program management or project management for complex product development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning multiple stakeholders.
• Strong ability to build and manage project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development initiatives from concept through launch readiness.
• Drive phase-gate processes with milestones, risk reviews, and key decisions at each stage.
• Create and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, dependencies, and risk management approaches.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and business stakeholders to push progress and resolve issues.
• Lead project reviews and communicate status, risks, mitigations, and decisions to leadership.
• Track deliverables with dashboards, action logs, reports, and checklists to ensure accountability.
• Identify obstacles, root causes, and drive cross-functional solutions to keep development on track.
• Navigate trade-offs between scope, schedule, and cost during execution.
• Monitor project cost performance and progress against objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements for better execution and product outcomes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning/scheduling

Stakeholder alignment

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Technical Project/Program Management III

California, Sunnyvale

08/12/2026

Contract

Active

Job Description:

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager 3 to lead end-to-end cross-functional project execution for complex technical programs and new product development initiatives. This role will partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risks, and deliver programs on time and within budget.
• Campus/Location: 1140 E Arques Ave., Sunnyvale, CA
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (8-hour day)

Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development initiatives from concept planning through development, validation, implementation, and launch readiness.
• Drive projects through the phase-gate product development process, ensuring alignment on milestones, deliverables, risks, and key decisions at each stage.
• Build and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, dependencies, and risk management strategies to support successful execution.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues.
• Lead project reviews and provide clear communication on status, risks, mitigation plans, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Track deliverables through dashboards, action-item logs, reports, and checklists to maintain accountability and follow-through.
• Identify program obstacles, analyze root causes, and drive cross-functional solutions to keep development efforts on track.
• Help teams navigate tradeoffs related to scope, schedule, cost, and technical execution.
• Monitor project cost performance and support progress against financial and operational objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen execution, team effectiveness, and new product development outcomes.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 4–7 years of experience in technical program management, project management, or a related role supporting complex product or technology development efforts.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong experience building and managing project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience supporting new product development or other complex technical programs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across teams with competing priorities.

Mandatory Areas

Must Have Skills

Skill 1 – Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders

Skill 2 – Strong experience building and managing project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and deliverables

Skill 3 – Experience supporting new product development or other complex technical programs

Good To have Skills –

Skill 1 – Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Mandatory if Applicable

Domain Experience (If any) – Technical Project/Program Management III