Staff Software Technical Program Manager

The ideal candidate is highly execution-oriented, technically fluent, and experienced in coordinating software delivery across hardware-constrained timelines. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own end-to-end execution of software deliverables (firmware, end-of-line) aligned to hardware build milestones (SMT, FATP, vehicle builds) 

• Act as the single point of ownership for software program execution, ensuring alignment across Software Engineering, Product Management, Program Management, and Quality Engineering. 

• Drive software roadmap alignment, engineering readiness, milestone planning, and release execution. 

• Drive clarity of scope, requirements, dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines, holding teams accountable to commitments. 

• Own trade-off decisions across scope, schedule, and quality, with a strong bias toward long-term software sustainability and product quality. Planning, Tools, and Process Excellence 

• Establish and enforce strong planning, execution, and tracking frameworks, including Jira workflows and operational metrics. 

• Translate complex technical topics into clear executive-level updates, enabling informed decision-making. 

• Proactively identify risks, drive mitigation strategies, and resolve execution blockers to maintain schedule, quality, and software readiness. 

• Champion operational excellence by continuously improving software development processes, communication, and cross-team execution models. 

Technical Leadership & Problem Solving 

• Maintain a system-level understanding of software architecture for hardware devices running embedded Linux/Android and cloud-connected services 

• Engage deeply with architects and senior engineers to validate feasibility, sequencing, and technical risk. 

• Drive resolution of cross-layer issues spanning hardware, system software, applications, and cloud services. 

• Ensure engineering quality, integration readiness, and software stability throughout the development lifecycle. 

Required Qualifications 

• 7–10 years of experience in software or technical program management  

• Experience delivering software aligned to hardware development and manufacturing builds. 

• Background in electrical, systems, or software engineering with strong understanding of embedded systems and software development lifecycles 

• Hands-on experience working with consumer electronics or automotive hardware development timelines. 

• Proven ability to manage execution across cross-functional and cross-company teams