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Technical Program Manager Manufacturing Operations

Foster City, CA
Permanent

Posted

Introduction

Join our team as a Technical Program Manager within Manufacturing Operations, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the execution of product changes into production. This position involves coordinating cross-functional work across Product Engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure seamless transitions from proposal through readiness and cut-in.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 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
  • Prior work experience at client or in client's industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in cross-functional change activities coordination
  • Experience with decision forums preparation and follow-through
  • Experience in simplifying templates, entry/exit criteria, and handoffs
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Coordinate cross-functional change activities; keep scope, owners, dates, and risks aligned.
  • Prepare decision forums, gather inputs ahead of meetings, record decisions/actions, and drive follow-through.
  • Maintain Jira workflows/boards/filters; keep trackers clean and publish concise weekly rollups.
  • Partner with Supply Chain & Logistics on on-hand/WIP/POs, alternates, lead times, and material exposure for cut-in timing.
  • Monitor readiness signals (validation evidence, quality gates, work instructions) and escalate blockers with options.
  • Keep a clear decision log and change health view (aging, upcoming cut-ins).
  • Continuously simplify templates, entry/exit criteria, and handoffs to reduce friction.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 254675297