Technical Program Manager

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development and launch of complex electric motors and related products. This individual contributor role requires a high energy individual who is both a broad thinker and skilled executor with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, drive alignment across departments, and ensure successful delivery of new products to market.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end execution of NPI programs from concept through launch.
• Re-engage at product End Of Life to lead that transition.
• Execute the Infinitum LifeCycle process (ILC) including detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time, within scope and on budget.

Project Execution

• Establish project baselines (cost, scope, schedule) in concert with the cross functional team (Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, etc).
• Identify and resolve issues that may impact program success.
• Hold all team members, including executive staff, accountable for deliverables and decisions.
• Ensure any deviation from the ILC process (i.e. deliverables that are not complete on time) has a documented waiver.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution and product development processes.
• Run a weekly Project Team meeting to keep team members informed, aligned and on track.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the central point of contact for program status, risks, and decisions.
• Provide regular updates/reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all involved teams.

Process & Governance

• Apply best practices in program management and product lifecycle management.
• Support the development and refinement of NPI processes and tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations as applicable.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, product development, or related roles.
• Proven experience managing electro-mechanical product development programs.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross functional teams.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Expertise in product lifecycle processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., telecom equipment, utilities, automotive, aerospace).
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, PLM and similar business systems (NetSuite, Arena, Plex)
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical thinking capabilities.

Location: Austin, TX

Reports To: VP, TPM

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