Senior Technical Program Manager
About The Position
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of Technical Program Management experience, including 3+ years supporting complex hardware/software integrated programs.
- Strong technical background with the ability to engage in system architecture discussions spanning hardware, software, and firmware domains.
- Familiarity with AI/ML‑enhanced program management techniques, including use of generative AI tools and knowledge management systems.
- Expertise in Agile program execution using tools such as Jira, including backlog management, sprint planning, workflow configuration, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Drive execution of a complex, multi‑phase advanced robotics program spanning hardware, embedded software, applied AI/ML, and system integration workstreams.
- Serve as the central interface across engineering, applied science, and operations teams to ensure alignment, prioritization, and successful delivery of program milestones.
- Translate technical architecture decisions, research outcomes, and engineering risks into clear execution plans, schedules, and measurable deliverables.
- Lead cross‑functional reviews including architecture evaluations, design critiques, and risk assessments with senior technical stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, identifying critical path dependencies, schedule risks, and resource constraints across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Manage program execution using Agile methodologies, including backlog structuring, sprint planning, and performance tracking through metrics such as velocity and burndown.
- Build and maintain program dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide visibility into schedule performance, financials, and overall program health.
- Utilize data‑driven approaches to guide decision‑making, including defining KPIs, analyzing trends, and communicating insights to leadership.
- Apply modern tools and automation techniques to improve program efficiency, including AI‑augmented workflows for reporting, documentation, and knowledge management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
