Staff In House Design Technical Program Manager

General Motors (GM)

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Location
Sunnyvale, CAWarren, MI
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Full-time
Posted
64 days ago
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TL;DR · Staff In House Design Technical Program Manager

The Staff In House Design Technical Program Manager joins the Software and Electronics Program Management Office as an individual contributor. This role oversees the timing, status, and readiness of new in-house designed components by coordinating hardware engineering efforts and partnering with systems and software teams. Key responsibilities include creating program milestones, managing cross-team integration schedules, and developing hardware validation plans aligned with internal customer needs. The position involves managing contract manufacturers for PCBA and mechanical design releases, BOM management, SMT processes, and manufacturing test implementation. Candidates must navigate complex hardware and software systems, utilizing skills in board-level design, mechanical engineering, and hardware validation. The role solves technical challenges in the production of in-house components by facilitating decision-making, tracking inter-team dependencies, and defining program metrics and KPIs.

What you'll do

  • Create and own program milestones, cross-team integration schedules, and execution plans for new in-house components.
  • Coordinate hardware design, development, and validation efforts across multiple engineering teams.
  • Develop hardware validation plans that align with internal customer needs and major company milestones.
  • Manage the engagement with contract manufacturers for PCBA/mechanical design releases and hardware builds.
  • Capture and track inter-team dependencies and handoffs while resolving issues to ensure timely delivery.
  • Define program deliverables, metrics, and KPIs and set up mechanisms to track and report progress.
  • Lead meetings to present hardware engineering work and progress updates to leadership.
  • Conduct periodic retrospectives to continuously assess and improve internal processes and tools.

What we're looking for

  • BS in engineering, science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of Technical Program Management experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience managing contract manufacturers in the development of new hardware products.
  • Ability to understand complex hardware/software systems and product development processes.
  • Familiarity with hardware design and development processes including board-level design, mechanical engineering, and hardware validation.
  • Strong technical and non-technical communication skills.
  • Ability to handle ambiguities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.

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