Technical Project Manager

TechDoQuest; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDoQuest is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead end-to-end cross-functional program execution across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders.

The role focuses on driving alignment, managing risk, and delivering complex technical programs on time and within budget, with a strong emphasis on communication and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical program management for complex product development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end program execution for product development initiatives from concept through launch readiness.
• Drive the program through the phase‑gate product development process with milestone alignment.
• Create and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, dependencies, and risk strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive progress.
• Lead program reviews and provide status updates, risks, and decisions to leadership.
• Track deliverables via dashboards, logs, reports, and checklists to ensure accountability.
• Identify obstacles, analyze root causes, and drive cross‑functional solutions.
• Navigate tradeoffs related to scope, schedule, cost, and execution.
• Monitor project cost performance and support progress against financial objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen execution and outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Project scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Cost management

Root cause analysis

Job description

Technical Project Manager 3 to lead end to end cross‑functional project execution. Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and help deliver complex technical programs on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end program execution for new product development initiatives from concept planning through development, validation, implementation, and launch readiness
• Drive project 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

Key Qualifications

• 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