Technical Program Manager

Western Magnetics • South San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager at Westmag, you will be pivotal in driving cross-functional programs that span design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer delivery for drone motors and robot actuators. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time and on-spec delivery of advanced motor and actuator products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in hardware, motors, robotics, or aerospace industries.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Familiarity with Agile or other program management methodologies.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in drone or robotics sectors.
• Background in product development lifecycle from design through manufacturing.
• Project management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end technical programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and business goals.
• Drive program schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and customers to align on priorities and resolve issues.
• Facilitate regular program status reviews and ensure transparency in program progress.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize program management processes and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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