SP - Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Attributes Hardware

Overview

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant with our direct client, an on demand autonomous ride-hauling company in Foster City, CA

No Third-Party, No Corp to Corp, No Sponsorship Now or Future

Location:

Foster City, CA | Onsite (Mon-Fri, 30 + hours) | Contract Duration: 6 months, ongoing

Title:

SP - Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Attributes Hardware

Pay Rate: $80.00 per hour (w2)

Note:

This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hauling company find a Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Attributes Hardware
, to support the development and execution of actionable E/E system design roadmaps using the company’s configuration management tools.

In this role, you’ll identify execution workloads, align timelines across cross-functional stakeholders, and proactively unblock technical teams by resolving risks related to timing, resources, or missing inputs. You’ll also propagate lessons learned across teams to drive efficiency and continuous improvement in future development phases.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically fluent, and comfortable leading complex hardware/software integration efforts in fast-moving development environments.

• 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

• Qualifications:
  
  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 (e.g., 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; ability to create visualizations of KPIs and project risks

• As the Technical Project Manager for Vehicle Attributes Hardware, you are a seasoned project manager responsible for planning and execution of technical and integrated product milestones for our vehicle platforms on the path to launch
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, software, safety, operations, manufacturing, and systems integration teams to structure, plan, and execute milestones to achieve company goals
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve critical issues and deliver on attribute goals for Safety and Operational Strength
• Drive the development, validation, and integration of critical vehicle structural systems to meet safety and durability standards for autonomous vehicles

• 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…