Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a solid background in managing hardware programs, supplier quality, and supply chain operations. Prior experience working in hardware companies managing operations, supply chain, supplier coordination and able to work independently. • 2+ years of equivalent practical experience in an automotive lab or technical support environment supporting Hardware, PCBAs etc., both at a component level technologies and stakeholder perception, is essential, as this role involves navigating complex supplier relationships and ensuring alignment across engineering, quality, and operations teams. • Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Proven track record in technical project management with the ability to provide end-to-end ownership of complex module schedules. • Exceptional project management skills with a meticulous attention to detail to ensure comprehensive oversight and execution. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to concisely document technical findings in tickets (e.g., Buganizer/Jira) and reports. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with automotive TIER1 or OEM component evaluation processes and facilities. • Understanding of major automotive manufacturing processes such as design for manufacturing or design for assembly Roles & Responsibilities • To be the primary point of contact for hardware supply chain projects, from component sourcing through delivery, in low-volume, high-complexity builds. Validation & Dashboarding: • Organize design validation across customer and suppliers (HW DVP dashboard). • Facilitate internal requirements and verification, including software alignment for key perception milestones requiring vehicle-level testing. Configuration & Change Management: • Manage component change control process (CCB). • Track Prototype, Engineering Vehicle Testing and Production Configurations throughout the vehicle development life cycle. • Document issues and track them to closure. System Integration & Strategy: • Support trade studies to help drive decisions and balance competing requirements. • Assist in identifying "gaps" between subsystems to ensure they are understood and covered by tests. • Be flexible to work odd hours for supporting overseas CMs at times such as early mornings or late evenings. • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to track hardware development schedules and resolve cross-functional blockers. • Collaborate with Engineering change management teams for revision updates to documentation etc., • Navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments by taking high-level objectives and independently defining the steps to execute. Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000 a year