Technical Program Manager; Thermal Systems

Job Title:

Technical Program Manager / Product Owner – Thermal Systems (HVAC & Climate Control)

Location:

Foster City, CA Duration:
Long Term Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager / Product Owner / Feature Owner with strong thermal systems expertise to support vehicle development programs. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in HVAC, climate control, or vehicle comfort systems
, and a deep understanding of cross‑functional vehicle development across hardware and software.

• Lead and manage technical programs related to thermal, HVAC, and climate control systems
• Act as a Product Owner / Feature Owner
  , driving requirements, milestones, and delivery
• Coordinate across cross‑functional teams including hardware, software, validation, and systems engineering
• Manage program schedules, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution
• Oversee validation activities across vehicle subsystems and components
• Track progress and communicate status clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Utilize project and issue management tools to ensure transparency and execution excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in vehicle development
• Strong knowledge of the vehicle development lifecycle
  , including hardware and software validation
• Experience with thermal systems, HVAC, climate control, or vehicle comfort systems
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Google Suite
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Experience working in fast‑paced automotive or mobility environments
• Prior experience as a Technical PM, Product Owner, or Feature Owner