Technical Program Manager - AHE Operations and AI Enablement

Title: Technical Program Manager - AHE Operations and AI Enablement

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 6 months

Pay Range: $80 - 85/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid—At least 3 days a week onsite in Foster City, CA.

Our client, a leader in the self‑driving vehicle and robotics industry, is looking for a skilled Technical Program Manager to join their Advanced Hardware Engineering (AHE) team for a 6‑month engagement. The AHE team is responsible for delivering the compute, controls, infotainment, telematics, and electrical components that power the future fleet of self‑driving vehicles. This role focuses on leading AHE Operations, including Quarterly Planning and budgeting, and leading the definition, development, and roll‑out of AI automation tools designed to empower AHE TPMs and Engineering to significantly elevate productivity via agentic integration across JIRA, Confluence, Slack, and Google Suite.

This is a high‑impact role that requires a passionate servant leader who can work cross‑functionally and influence without formal authority.

• Leading AHE Operations:
  Driving the Quarterly Planning process, budgeting, and various operational improvements, such as developing systematic approaches to JIRA planning and issue management frameworks.
• Leading AHE AI tools and scaling:
  Defining, developing, and rolling out AI automation tools that empower AHE TPMs and Engineering, focusing on agentic integration across productivity platforms.
• Driving Issue Resolution:
  Owning AHE’s JIRA hygiene and issue‑resolution targets, supporting the team in resolving critical issues and cross‑team requests.
• Configuration Management:
  Working with cross‑functional teams to streamline firmware configuration across different project phases.
• Communicating Status:
  Developing and maintaining standard reports and one‑pagers to communicate program status, risks, issues, and achievements concisely and effectively to key stakeholders and leadership.

• At least 6 years of experience in Technical Program Management, with a strong track record of leading and delivering complex cross‑functional programs across hardware and/or software.
• Deep expertise in end‑to‑end product development processes with proficiency in tools required to manage complex programs (i.e., Gantt charts, risk tracking and reporting, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.).
• Proven understanding of AI/LLMs:
  Familiarity with Large Language Models, prompt engineering, and proficiency in agentic coding workflows using IDEs (like Cursor, Claude Code, Visual Studio Code).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor communications to different audiences.
• BS/MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience.
• W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)

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