TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Overview

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will be responsible for managing complex sensor platform development activities and core sensing technology advancements including the design, development, release and implementation of xMR technologies and ASICs into the product portfolio.

The TPM will engage and drive internal cross-functional engineering teams across the globe as well as collaborate with external technical partners such as design houses and fab/foundry partners.  The TPM will need to be comfortable, experienced and adept working across time zones, geographical and organizational boundaries as well as ambiguity.

The TPM will anticipate and alleviate bottlenecks, identify and mitigate risks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and will be responsible to ensure every aspect of the program is properly and promptly executed.

The TPM will leverage a structured and systematic approach, applying program management best practices and Lean Product Development principles such as Front Loading, Risk Detection & Countermeasures and Set Based Concurrent Engineering … all to ensure programs meet technical, performance & product cost requirements, are completed on time and within the project budget … the three On’s: (1) On spec (2) On time (3) On cost.

The ideal candidate would be a former ASIC-based Sensors Design Manager or a Senior Sensor element Designer with demonstrated project management experience and success.

Job Requirements

• Leverage structured new product development process and stage gate frameworks to lead project activities from initial research & development throughout the entire project development lifecycle.
• Work closely with internal global cross-functional engineering teams and subject matter experts as well as external technical partners such as design houses and fab/foundry partners to plan and develop project scope, deliverables, required resources, detailed work breakdown structure, project budget, costing analysis, risk mitigation plans and project timing.
• Keep projects on track and ensure timely completion within the defined scope, accountable for successfully meeting or exceeding commitments on product performance, product cost, cycle time, project cost and quality.
• Work in conjunction with Engineering, Product Management, Business Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Finance and Sales
• Conduct regular frequency of project meetings, maintain action RAIL, document all information and ensure meeting minutes and all data and information is appropriately shared.
• Regularly publish progress status reports to leadership and stakeholders highlighting achievements, milestone deliveries and associated metrics
• Proactively communicate escalations around challenges, gaps, support required and resource needs to quickly address issues before they impede successful delivery of the program.
• Understand, track and articulate issues / risks / action items; work with responsible owners to address the items on a timely basis; update the appropriate stakeholders as needed.
• Continuous risk assessment and problem resolution; apply change management, risk management and resource management best practices.
• Constantly assess what is working, what is not working, identify areas for improvement and consistently drive continuous improvement.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in technical discipline (Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Integrated Circuit Design, Magnetics, Physics or Equivalent)
• 10+ years of technical project management experience including full lifecycle developments (initial research & development though series launch) with automotive electronics, integrated circuits, and sensors
• Experience in Magnetoresistance (AMR, GMR, TMR) sensors design is a definite advantage
• Experience in ASIC development lifecycle
• Experience with supplier management and working with external technical partners such as design houses and fab/foundry partners, conducting regular design reviews, process & product audits, quality reviews, etc.
• Experience with requirements definition, defining project scope and managing scope creep, identifying and mitigating risks, identifying and managing critical dependencies.
• Experience leading global technology and product development teams in a cross-functional, multi-site environment to deliver projects with multiple dependencies and constraints.
• Exceptional fluency in English, fluency in German (B2 or higher) is a definite advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with leadership, stakeholders, cross functional teams (engineering, product management, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, finance, sales) and subject matter experts.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions when presented with a series of challenges, conflicts and constraints.
• Ability to drive to big picture goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining strong attention to the details.
• Willingness to travel as required

WE VALUE

• Master's Degree or PhD in technical discipline (Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Sensors, Integrated Circuit Design, Physics or Equivalent)
• PMI PMP Certification
• MBA
• DFSS Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
• Agile Certification
• Standards Knowledge - IATF 16949, EN 9100, ISO 9001, AEC-Q100
• ISO 26262 Functional Safety (FuSa) Knowledge and Expertise

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