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Technical Program Manager

Western MagneticsSouth San Francisco, California🇺🇸United StatesPosted 2 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You will be instrumental in driving critical hardware development programs at a rapidly growing, top-tier robotics company, fostering significant career advancement. This role is ideal for a proactive and skilled Technical Program Manager who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments and is eager to shape the future of drone and robot technology. Apply to contribute to groundbreaking innovation and gain invaluable experience in a leading U.S. manufacturing firm.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
3 months ago
ScrumAgileContinuous ImprovementPMP

Job Description

About Westmag

Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. Westmag is committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. For more information, visit westmag.com.

About the role

As a Technical Program Manager at Westmag, you will be pivotal in driving cross-functional programs that span design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer delivery for drone motors and robot actuators. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time and on-spec delivery of advanced motor and actuator products.

What you'll own

  • Manage end-to-end technical programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and business goals.
  • Drive program schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and customers to align on priorities and resolve issues.
  • Facilitate regular program status reviews and ensure transparency in program progress.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize program management processes and efficiency.

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in hardware, motors, robotics, or aerospace industries.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Familiarity with Agile or other program management methodologies.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience in drone or robotics sectors.
  • Background in product development lifecycle from design through manufacturing.
  • Project management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, or similar).

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