Technical Program Manager (Vehicle Component Hardware Development)

Kelly; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead next-generation robotaxi hardware programs from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT to production ramp in Foster City, CA. You will coordinate hardware, software, firmware, and safety teams and partner with outside contract manufacturers to ensure milestone delivery.

The role requires 6+ years in hardware TPM/engineering PM, strong communication, and experience with end-to-end product development in Automotive or consumer electronics.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hardware TPM or engineering PM experience
• End-to-end hardware development from concept to production ramp
• Experience in Automotive or Consumer Electronics systems
• Experience with outside contract manufacturers (CMs)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across HW, SW, FW and systems
• Proven ability to report progress and risks clearly to leadership

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hardware development programs from concept to production ramp
• Translate corporate roadmaps into detailed product roadmaps and timelines
• Align priorities across HW, SW, FW, Functional Safety, System, Procurement, and Vehicle Development
• Collaborate with outside contract manufacturers for prototype builds and production ramp
• Establish standard reports and communicate progress, issues, and risks to leadership
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation actions to closure
• Set agendas for key decisions to remove bottlenecks and risks
• Support strategic decisions with cross-functional input across Eng, Finance, and Strategy

Skills

Hardware TPM

Program Management

Communication

Cross-functional Leadership

JIRA

Gantt Charts

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Gantt Charts

Job description

Technical Program Manager (Vehicle Component/Board Hardware Development Programs)

Type: W2 contract (C2C OR THIRD-PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered for this role)

Pay: Negotiable depending on direct-related experience UP to $70/hr - $75/hr

Work Authorization: Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without current sponsorship transfer requirements. Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a technical program manager to lead new product development programs for our next-generation robotaxi hardware — taking systems from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT and into production ramp. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with internal teams, and partner closely with our outside contract manufacturers (CMs), to deliver our strategic and tactical milestones. You will work with engineering teams to develop program schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, and clearly communicate ongoing progress and risk to cross-functional teams and leadership.

In this role, you will:

• Own end-to-end program management for next-generation robotaxi hardware development programs, from concept and architecture through EVT/DVT/PVT builds and into production ramp
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
• Work closely with cross-functional teams — Hardware (HW), Software (SW), Firmware (FW), Functional Safety, System, Procurement, and Vehicle Development — to align priorities, dependencies, and deliverables, and ensure every team understands what they need to deliver at all times
• Partner closely with outside contract manufacturers (CMs) to plan and execute prototype and engineering builds, drive DFM/DFT feedback into the design, and prepare programs for production ramp
• Establish standard reports and regularly report out to cross-functional teams and leadership on program progress, status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
• Ensure problems are transparent and risks are identified early, and proactively drive risk‑mitigation actions to closure with the relevant engineering teams and CMs
• Set agendas for key decisions to be made at each meeting to eliminate bottlenecks and minimize risks
• Support key decisions working cross‑functionally across engineering, finance, and strategy to reach the right conclusions

Bonus Qualifications:

• Directly managed 2+ full program development cycles for a system with HW and SW integration involved
• MS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• TPM experience on production programs during mass production (MP) and post‑MP sustaining phases
• Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of hardware Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management experience, with demonstrated end-to-end hardware development experience taking products from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT to production ramp
• Strong preference for candidates with end-to-end development experience in Automotive industry or Consumer Electronics at the systems or sub‑system level
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience), with a strong hardware background
• Prior experience working with outside contract manufacturers (CMs) through development builds and production ramp
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, software, firmware, functional safety, and systems engineering
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to report program progress and risk clearly and concisely to cross-functional teams and leadership
• Proficient in tools required to manage complex programs (e.g., JIRA, Gantt charts)
• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty

Work Authorization: Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without current sponsorship transfer requirements. Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.