Technical Program Manager - Manufacturing Operations

Technical Program Manager – Manufacturing Operations Foster City, CA (ONSITE) Contract 6-12 months (renewable) $85-$90/hr plus benefits Continuum is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire an experienced Technical Program Manager - Manufacturing Operations to support the execution of product changes into production. In this role, you’ll coordinate cross-functional work across Product Engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to move changes from proposal through readiness and cut-in. You’ll ensure clear ownership, accurate data, and on-time implementation while helping refine and stand up scalable operational processes. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing operations, a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, and the ability to extract and connect data across tools like Jira, 3DX, and ERP systems. As a Technical Program Manager, you will: Coordinate cross-functional change activities, keeping scope, ownership, timing, and risks aligned. Facilitate decision forums, gather inputs, document outcomes, and drive follow-through. Maintain Jira workflows, trackers, and reports; publish concise weekly summaries. Partner with Supply Chain & Logistics on BoM accuracy, on-hand/WIP/PO data, lead times, and cut-in timing. Monitor validation, readiness, and quality gates, escalating blockers with clear options. Support continuous improvement by standing up and simplifying change management processes. Maintain visibility into change health and upcoming cut-ins through structured tracking and reporting. Must Have’s: BS in engineering or equivalent practical experience 6-8 years of experience in hardware program management or manufacturing operations (change control/NPI preferred). Proficiency with Jira (boards, filters, basic workflow hygiene). High-proficiency with Excel / Google Sheets Working knowledge of 3DX BOM navigation (parts/revs/effectivity, where-used, EBOM vs MBOM). Supply chain basics: lead times, on-hand/WIP/POs, alternates/subs, last-time-buy concepts. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $85.00 - $90.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): How many years of Manufacturing Operation experience do you have, and where? How many years of experience overseeing automotive assembly do you have? Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Manufacturing management: 8 years (Required) Supply chain analytics: 2 years (Required) Jira: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Foster City, CA 94404 (Required) Work Location: In person