Technical Program Manager

Hey! Do you want to work in a fun, challenging, fast-paced environment with a world-class team based in Palatine? Are you looking to quickly gain a marketable skillset that takes others decades to acquire? Do you like bonuses, healthcare, a flexible schedule, and free snacks? Join our team at MPC!Technical Program ManagerLooking for highly motivated Technical Program Managers to bolster our US and India teams. MP Consulting is a Chicago-based product development firm staffed with Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware engineers working on cutting edge products in the consumer, medical, and automotive industries. We are expanding our team to continue to deliver quality solutions to our customers.Technical program managers manage technical projects of all types through every stage of development, from idea to design to completion.Primary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the overall development life cycle of the productKeep projects on schedule and within budgetLead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutionsInstill best practices for product development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedulesProject management - prioritization, planning of projects, vendor/3rd party management and tracking of external commitmentsAttending meetings/calls, giving updates to the customer, filtering important information down to the engineering teamsBasic RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of technical education and work experienceHands-on technical expertiseExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentExceptional customer relationship skillsHighly detail-oriented with strong leadership skills