Junior Functional Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Project Manager/Program Management 
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location

Role Summary:

Technical Project Manager 3 to lead end to end cross-functional project execution. Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, manage risk, and help deliver complex technical programs on time and within budget.
 
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development initiatives from concept planning through development, validation, implementation, and launch readiness
Drive project through the phase-gate product development process, ensuring alignment on milestones, deliverables, risks, and key decisions at each stage
Build and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, dependencies, and risk management strategies to support successful execution
Partner closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and business stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues
Lead project reviews and provide clear communication on status, risks, mitigation plans, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership
Track deliverables through dashboards, action-item logs, reports, and checklists to maintain accountability and follow-through
Identify program obstacles, analyze root causes, and drive cross-functional solutions to keep development efforts on track
Help teams navigate tradeoffs related to scope, schedule, cost, and technical execution
Monitor project cost performance and support progress against financial and operational objectives
Contribute to process improvements that strengthen execution, team effectiveness, and new product development outcomes
 
Key Qualifications
Experience in technical program management, project management, or a related role supporting complex product or technology development efforts
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders
Strong experience building and managing project plans, schedules, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
Experience supporting new product development or other complex technical programs
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across teams with competing priorities
 
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Experience: 4 - 7 Years.