TPM - Vehicle System Integration

ManpowerGroup; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup’s client in Foster City, CA seeks a Technical Project Manager for Vehicle System Integration. The role sits in the Systems Engineering department guiding cross-functional teams on safety-critical vehicle integration.

Requires 5+ years in aerospace/autonomous automotive settings, strong experience with V-model lifecycle and SFMEA/DFMEA processes, and proficiency with JIRA/Smartsheet/Jama/Polarion/DOORS. Onsite work, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or Systems Engineer in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or advanced automotive settings.
• Deep familiarity with the systems engineering 'V-model' lifecycle, fail-operational architectures, and requirements management frameworks.
• Experience with safety workflows such as SFMEAs, DFMEAs, FTAs, and ISO 26262 / MIL-STD-882 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the release train, maturity lifecycle, and governance for all System Technical Specifications (STS) across all program gates from PI to OKTB.
• Act as the operational owner of the SFMEA lifecycle, facilitating workshops and tracking action items to ensure safety mitigations are integrated into hardware/software schedules.
• Build and maintain the master dependency matrix linking various engineering teams and proactively resolve timeline disconnects to keep engineering progress on track.
• Lead the program management of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), ensuring all stakeholders evaluate impacts on timelines and resources.
• Define and track health metrics of the Systems Engineering team’s deliverables, providing high-density status updates to executive leadership.

Skills

Technical PM

Systems Engineer

V-model lifecycle

SFMEA/DFMEA/FTAs

ISO 26262

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Jama

Polarion

DOORS

Job description

Our client, a leader in the automotive and autonomous vehicle industry, is seeking a TPM - Vehicle System Integration to join their team. As a TPM - Vehicle System Integration, you will be part of the Systems Engineering department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title

Technical Project Manager - Vehicle System Integration

Location

Foster City, CA

Pay Range

$88/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Manage the release train, maturity lifecycle, and governance for all System Technical Specifications (STS) across all program gates from PI to OKTB.
• Act as the operational owner of the System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (SFMEA) lifecycle, facilitating workshops and tracking action items to ensure safety mitigations are integrated into hardware/software schedules.
• Build and maintain the master dependency matrix linking various engineering teams and proactively resolve timeline disconnects to keep engineering progress on track.
• Lead the program management of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), ensuring all stakeholders evaluate impacts on timelines and resources.
• Define and track health metrics of the Systems Engineering team’s deliverables, providing high-density status updates to executive leadership.

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or Systems Engineer in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or advanced automotive settings.
• Deep familiarity with the systems engineering \"V-model\" lifecycle, fail-operational architectures, and requirements management frameworks.
• Proven experience managing safety workflows such as SFMEAs, DFMEAs, FTAs, and ensuring ISO 26262 / MIL-STD-882 compliance.
• Strong background in vehicle E/E system design, electrical integration, or managing complex hardware/software interfaces.
• Experience using project, change, and configuration management tools like JIRA, Smartsheet, Jama, Polarion, or DOORS.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle system integration projects in a collaborative environment.
• Engage with a diverse team of experts across multiple disciplines.
• Gain valuable experience in safety-critical systems and advanced automotive technologies.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence.
• Work onsite in Foster City, CA, with a competitive pay rate.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.