Technical Program Manager

Saxon Global • Foster City, CA

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About The Position

Seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead next-generation autonomous vehicle hardware development programs from initial concept through EVT/DVT/PVT and production ramp. The role works closely with hardware, software, firmware, systems engineering, functional safety, procurement, and external contract manufacturers to manage program schedules, milestones, deliverables, and technical risks. Candidates should have strong hardware development experience rather than a traditional IT or software-only project management background.

Requirements

• 6+ years of Hardware Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management experience.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end hardware development through EVT/DVT/PVT and production.
• Strong background in automotive hardware, consumer electronics, or embedded systems.
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers on prototype builds, DFM/DFT, and production ramp.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional hardware, software, firmware, and systems engineering teams.
• Strong technical background with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Jira, Gantt charts, and program scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing multiple complete hardware development cycles.
• Automotive or consumer electronics experience at the systems/subsystems level.
• Experience with mass production and post-production sustaining programs.
• Background at Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Waymo, Apple, Google Hardware, or a similar hardware engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead autonomous vehicle hardware development programs from initial concept through EVT/DVT/PVT and production ramp.
• Manage program schedules, milestones, deliverables, and technical risks.
• Coordinate with hardware, software, firmware, systems engineering, functional safety, procurement, and external contract manufacturers.
• Work with contract manufacturers on prototype builds, DFM/DFT, and production ramp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior