TPM- Chassis

Insight Global; Palo Alto (CA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Insight Global seeks a Technical Program Manager to oversee supplier software development for chassis-related vehicle functions such as braking, steering, suspension, and chassis controls. The TPM will bridge supplier engineering teams with internal groups to ensure software deliverables meet program milestones and release timelines.

The ideal candidate has automotive domain expertise, can navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability across multiple stakeholders, working with cross-functional

Formación

• 5+ years of Technical Program Management experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience supporting chassis-related systems including: Braking Systems, Steering Systems, Suspension Systems, Chassis Controls, Vehicle Dynamics.
• Experience working directly with automotive suppliers and external engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle processes.
• Experience managing software integration programs.
• Proven experience working across software, systems, validation, and engineering teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing software milestones, defects, and dependency tracking.
• Experience supporting vehicle launches or production programs.
• Background working with OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers.
• Experience with supplier-developed embedded software systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead weekly program reviews with software suppliers and internal engineering stakeholders.
• Track supplier software development progress against vehicle program milestones.
• Monitor software readiness, risks, dependencies, and escalations.
• Drive issue resolution across supplier and internal engineering teams.
• Communicate program health, milestone status, and delivery risks to leadership.
• Partner closely with chassis, systems, software, and validation teams.
• Ensure software releases align with Ford vehicle launch and release schedules.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and program execution activities.
• Track and manage open actions, blockers, and dependencies through closure.
• Drive accountability across stakeholders without direct authority.

Conocimientos

Technical Program Management

Automotive industry

Software development lifecycle

Agile development

Stakeholder management

Jira

Cross-functional collaboration

Herramientas

Jira

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support a leading automotive OEM's Chassis Engineering organization. This individual will be responsible for managing supplier software development efforts supporting chassis-related vehicle functions, including braking, steering, suspension, and chassis control systems.

This is a highly cross-functional role where the TPM will act as the bridge between supplier engineering teams and internal engineering organizations, ensuring software deliverables remain aligned with vehicle program milestones and release timelines.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong automotive domain expertise who can operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly program reviews with software suppliers and internal engineering stakeholders
• Track supplier software development progress against vehicle program milestones
• Monitor software readiness, risks, dependencies, and escalations
• Drive issue resolution across supplier and internal engineering teams
• Communicate program health, milestone status, and delivery risks to leadership
• Partner closely with chassis, systems, software, and validation teams
• Ensure software releases align with Ford vehicle launch and release schedules
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and program execution activities
• Track and manage open actions, blockers, and dependencies through closure
• Drive accountability across stakeholders without direct authority

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of Technical Program Management experience within the automotive industry
• Experience supporting chassis-related systems including:Braking SystemsSteering SystemsSuspension SystemsChassis ControlsVehicle Dynamics
• Experience working directly with automotive suppliers and external engineering organizations
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle processes
• Experience managing software integration programs
• Proven experience working across software, systems, validation, and engineering teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
• Jira experience
• Experience managing software milestones, defects, and dependency tracking
• Experience supporting vehicle launches or production programs
• Background working with OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers
• Experience with supplier-developed embedded software systems

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.