Technical Program Manager/TPM (ONSITE- Irvine/Anaheim CA)

Our growing client, an innovative leader in US based Manufacturing is hiring for a self-starting ONSITE- Orange County, CA based PERM Technical Program Manager/TPM.

Summary:

Are you a seasoned technical product/program manager with a passion for innovation and a commitment to quality, and you're excited about joining a collaborative team dedicated to empowering innovation within technology manufacturing. We are hiring for a highly motivated and experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our clients dynamic team.

The right candidate will possess a technical program management background, will have demonstrated experience leading medium to large projects, and will have a well-rounded technical background in current software development technologies. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or multiple competing priorities. This means you are not only able to develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but can also roll up your sleeves, dig in and get the job done. As a Technical Program Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our production and manufacturing processes. You will be part of an exceptional team of engineers where collaboration is highly valued, where innovation is something that happens every day, where taking risks is encouraged. You will face unique challenges and lead the development of exciting applications that target challenging innovation manufacturing problems. You will anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints. An ability to take large, complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, then deliver them in a successful and timely manner is expected.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in product or program management, with a minimum of 5 years working directly with custom software development teams, additionally having a strong background in software development with at least 3 years of experience.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale programs on time and within budget.
• Experience managing products or programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules.
• Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project).
• Agile/Scrum certification or experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other technical discipline.

Preferred- extra consideration will be given to candidates who also have:

• Experience in managing programs related to AI and Cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools.
• Experience working with offshore teams in India is preferred.
• While we prefer candidates who are currently located in Orange County, California; we are open to relocation for the right candidate.
• Speaking Spanish as a secondary language is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Help develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company s mission to empower innovation.
• Create and maintain a product roadmap that prioritizes features and enhancements based on user feedback and business objectives.
• Work closely with software developer, engineering, sale, production, and other teams to execute the product roadmap and ensure successful product launches.
• Advocate for the user and gather customer inputs to make data-driven product decisions.
• Manage the entire product life cycle from concept to tactical execution, ensuring products are delivered on time and within budget.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of the product and make necessary adjustments.
• Effectively communicate product updates and progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Soft Skills:

• Possesses effective communication skills and can interpret the needs of our stakeholders and coordinate with cross functional teams.
• Ability to collaborate well with high-energy teams in a remote work environment. You successfully articulate system concepts to non-technical employees and leadership.
• Enjoys building something new and wants to play an active role in evolving the business applications team, collaborating with senior team members and other functional teams.
• Flexible and organized adapting to the technology available to you and can manage your work effectively and efficiently.

Intangibles- Work/Life Balance & Career Growth:

The team encourages and values work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success there, which is why they are less focused on how many hours you spend at work or online but rather place strong value on productivity and the quality of delivered products. They appreciate your ability to produce exceptional work and contribute to their mission, and we recognize that a healthy work-life balance is key to achieving these goals.

The company encourages an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. The company is dedicated to embracing new team members and have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures.

About CGS Business Solutions: CGS specializes in IT business solutions, staffing and consulting services. With a strong focus in IT Applications, Network Infrastructure, Information Security, and Engineering. CGS is an INC 5000 company and is honored to be selected as one of the Best IT Recruitment Firms in California. After five consecutive Fastest Growing Company titles, CGS continues to break into new markets across the USA. Companies are counting on CGS to attract and help retain these resource pools in order to gain a competitive advantage the rapidly changing business environments.