Technical Program Manager, Autonomy & Product SW

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant to our direct client, an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in Foster City, CA.Title: Technical Program Manager, Autonomy & Product SW (contract)Pay Rate: $104.50/hr (W-2)Schedule: Fully onsite | Monday to Friday, standard hoursJob description: Drive high-level cross-functional program execution and orchestrate the internal delivery of key autonomy and cloud software technologies. In this role, you’ll support programs that develop, validate, and improve the company’s autonomous driving system. You’ll be deeply embedded in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that plans become actionable work and that teams deliver against technical and product milestones across vehicle platforms. You’ll also establish the processes, frameworks, and tracking systems needed to guide reliable program execution across autonomy, robotics, and cloud-based software teams.The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically fluent, and experienced in leading complex, cross-functional engineering programs. You excel at building structure, driving execution, and fostering alignment across fast-moving teams. A strong engineering background and relevant industry domain knowledge enable you to communicate effectively with technical stakeholders and support high-quality delivery.As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll:- Orchestrate the delivery of the technology internally to autonomous driving and cloud software technology delivery- Drive execution of the software roadmap and align teams on priorities, timelines, and deliverables- Build and maintain dashboards, metrics, and tracking frameworks to monitor progress, risks, and overall program health across long-running efforts- Run status meetings and deliver concise stakeholder updates while managing Jira workflows, issue tracking, and bug resolution- Establish scalable delivery processes, standards, and best practices that improve execution and support the internal delivery of autonomy and cloud software technologies- Facilitate cross-functional decisions, resolve dependencies, and unblock teams to keep programs moving- Partner with department managers to translate strategy into actionable plans, backed by strong technical understanding of platforms, SDLC, and test operations- Build and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting frameworks to track program progress, team performance, and program health for key stakeholders- Maintain a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software development lifecycle, and test operations to effectively manage program execution.Qualifications:- Expert proficiency in using JIRA to manage complex software development backlogs and processes is a must- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience- 8 years of experience in engineering or program management with a focus on executing product development roadmaps- A background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or other complex, safety-critical systems is a very big advantage- Aerospace, automotive (non-AV), med-tech, cloud software services with large deployments is acceptable- Proven ability to execute complex cross-functional technical programs from start to finish- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on continuous process improvement- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and lead teams through ambiguity- PMP or equivalent a plus- Experience developing and scaling engineering or operational processes from scratch a plusCompany DescriptionA WBENC (woman owned) certified company; Source One provides a full range of professionals to the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Defense, Technology, Financial Services, Retail & Manufacturing, and Energy & Transportation industries nationwide.

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