Technical Program Manager

Our Client, an AV Manufacturing company, is looking for a Technical Program Manager for their Foster City, CA location.

• Lead end-to-end project execution for crash safety and operational strength attribute development from concept through production
• Coordinate across Engineering, Safety, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Testing teams to deliver solutions that meet vehicle structural requirements
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for crash testing programs and durability validation activities
• Drive resolution of technical issues related to crash worthiness, structural integrity, and durability performance
• Establish and track key performance indicators for crash and strength attributes against vehicle targets
• Facilitate test reviews, risk assessments, and benchmark studies
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, testing facilities, and regulatory bodies
• Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules, status reports, and technical specifications
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
• Support regulatory compliance efforts for FMVSS crash standards and strength and durability requirements

• BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, project management, or management consulting with a focus on automotive product development
• Strong understanding of vehicle testing especially crash safety and strength and durability testing.
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment
• Proficient in project management tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt chart, risk matrix, Smartsheet, Polarion, Jira, etc.)
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Jira, etc.)
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and project risks
• Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
• Experience with aluminum or composite vehicle structures

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity Wall or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.