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ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Technical Program Manager - Technical Program Management

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USA$115k - $135kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience in hardware program or project management, ideally in electronics or automotive.
  • Proven experience with engineering change management (ECO, MCR, or ECN) and new product introduction builds is required.
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and supply chain teams is required.
  • Experience with Jira, Smartsheet or MS Project, Excel or dashboards, and exposure to product lifecycle management (PLM) are required.
  • Strong communication with engineers and leadership, and the ability to remain calm under daily escalations, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Own the MCR backlog, including prioritization, assigning an owner and due date for each ticket, and conducting a weekly burn-down.
  • Coordinate the three ALTEN teams: Purchasing and Logistics, Line Impact Mitigation, and Bi-annual Qualifications.
  • Receive priorities from the CM Inventory Manager and translate them into engineering actions.
  • Lead scoping and build planning for bi-annual qualification cycles with Rivian purchasing.
  • Report status, KPIs, and risks to Rivian engineering, purchasing (GSM), and leadership.
  • Escalate blockers with contract manufacturers and suppliers together with SQE.
  • Drive continuous improvement of the MCR process, including templates, cadence, and dashboards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Automotive ECU or EV experience.
  • PMP or Agile certification.
  • Exposure to obsolescence or end-of-life management.

About the Company

ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
M&A
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
Founded
1988

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