The Staff Technical Program Manager — Bench & HiL Ecosystem drives cross-functional execution and supplier management for next-generation benches, compute, sensor, and software platforms. This role manages complex supplier ecosystems supporting autonomous vehicle and software-defined vehicle bench development, ensuring alignment across hardware, embedded software, platform infrastructure, AI training, and vehicle integration timelines. Key responsibilities include managing technical dependencies, risks, and escalation paths while partnering with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to meet production readiness targets. The position requires expertise in embedded systems, compute platforms, vehicle E/E architecture, and software platform development. You will oversee supplier deliverables for middleware, diagnostics, networking, firmware, and validation. The work focuses on hardware-software integration, HIL environments, and sensor stack integration for autonomous vehicle and software-defined vehicle programs.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $213375 from 113 postings across 24 companies.
Drive end-to-end execution and coordination across strategic suppliers supporting vehicle platform and AV development programs.
Manage timelines, technical dependencies, risks, and escalation paths across hardware, software, and infrastructure domains.
Partner with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier deliverables align with production readiness targets.
Lead issue resolution, recovery planning, and executive-level escalation management for complex technical programs.
Track execution performance including schedule adherence, quality, integration readiness, and cost impacts.
Drive accountability across external partners supporting compute platforms, sensors, middleware, and AV infrastructure.
Coordinate supplier onboarding, development milestones, validation readiness, and change management processes.
Support sourcing strategy and supplier engagement activities for future platform scalability and risk mitigation.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Supplier Management, Systems Engineering, or Complex Program Leadership.
Experience managing strategic suppliers and cross-functional technical programs in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or distributed systems environments.
Strong understanding of embedded systems, compute platforms, vehicle E/E architecture, and software platform development.
Experience driving hardware-software integration programs with external vendors and engineering partners.
Experience working with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering organizations.
Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, validation cycles, and launch readiness processes.
Exceptional cross-functional leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
Hardware Development
Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC)
Systems Engineering
AI
Wearable Tech
AR/VR
CI/CD
ITAR
RMF
Component Sourcing
Vendor Management