Technical Program Manager III: NPD & Cross-Functional Lead

Compunnel, Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); 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

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