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Reconciling silicon and supplier schedules with vehicle and program milestones, managing bring-up risks, and building the long-lead platform enablers for key future customer facing features.\r\nPosition ResponsibilitiesWork with engineering leads to build long-range development roadmaps that prioritize platform-level enablers with input from Vehicle Program, Systems Engineering, Hardware and partner engineering organizations.\r\nAlign hardware, vendor, and software schedules into a single integrated plan. Identify and manage bring-up and new hardware introduction risks early.\r\nSupport WiFi/Bluetooth certification and regulatory approvals with internal compliance teams and external labs.\r\nEnsure maximum velocity through proactive engagement with engineering teams to identify blockers, manage dependencies, provide logistical support, and guidance on agile principles.\r\nLead triage and response plans for critical issues, including field-impacting events.\r\nProvide clear reporting on status and risks appropriate to technical and management audiences.\r\nDrive concurrent technical projects across vehicle software domains, helping set priorities for engineering.\r\nIterate and improve the software development process, tools, and documentation for your teams and the software organization.\r\nBasic QualificationsB.S. in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.\r\n10+ years of experience in project, program or product management in software.\r\n5+ years of experience in software development or testing.\r\nPreferred QualificationsM.S. in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.\r\nM.B.A.\r\nPMP Certification.\r\nScrum master Certification.\r\nExperienced in using JIRA, Jama and Confluence.\r\nExperience negotiating with hardware and software vendors.\r\nExperience in Automotive domain.\r\nExperience in Embedded Software domain.\r\nExperience in consumer electronics domain.\r\nExperience in Automotive Infotainment domain.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Wandata Tech","rawCompany":"wandata tech","city":"Sacramento","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-05T01:36:57.145Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Title: Staff Technical Program Manager\r\nLocation: Palo Alto, CA Hybrid 4 days onsite (Local only)\r\nDuration: 12+ Months contract\r\nInterview Mode: Video\r\nJob Description:Position Overview/DescriptionClient's platform team is developing the embedded software foundation for the next generation of software-defined vehicles.\r\nThe Staff Technical Program Manager for Board Support Package (BSP) and Multimedia will lead program execution across kernel and driver bring-up, platform enablement, and the WiFi, Bluetooth, Audio, and Camera subsystems that support the vehicle's infotainment experience.\r\nThis role carries end-to-end accountability for planning, execution, and risk management, and serves as the primary program-level interface between client's internal engineering organizations and external chipset and module vendors. 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