Senior Technical Project Manager
Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in Newark, California.
Overview
The role involves managing multiple scheduling activities for simultaneous projects in the Interiors team, leveraging expertise in managing automotive trim commodities, and coordinating with various cross-functional teams to accomplish projects within budget constraints and delivery timing.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts of multiple design projects
- Track progress and encourage teamwork to hit each milestone on time
- Interface with the test department and interior trim suppliers to keep the validation program on time for start of vehicle production
- Utilize Jira to communicate engineering tasks and progress
- Utilize Confluence to publish critical information and updates
- Provide regular progress updates to management and the executive staff
- Lead design release and engineering change requests through the ECR system
- Provide technical guidance to solve engineering challenges with mechanical systems
- Proactively work with other teams and lead initiatives to solve complex launch challenges, while maintaining positive relationships between stakeholders
- Occasional trips to the manufacturing plant in Arizona to support build activities
- Present to executive staff when required
- Support cost breakdown review of parts and work cross-functionally to establish should costs and targets, and help connect teams and suppliers
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent
- 5+ years of work experience preferably in automotive domain
Requirements
- Basic knowledge and experience with CAD programs
- Experience with Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Tableau or similar
- Proven experience and knowledge of interiors trim systems, experienced in manufacturing related processes (injection molding, die casting, thixomolding, covering, mechanical assembly, welding, post processing, weakening)
- Exceptional communication in written and verbal English
- Ability to develop strategic planning related to project timing, cost, and technical requirements
- Experience creating and using GANTT charts
- A positive attitude with a drive to learn and contribute meaningfully
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics
- Experience in leading design release and change management
- Experience with concept to launch, vehicle development and product launch or consumer product launch
Preferred Requirements
- PMP/CAPM certification
- CATIA/3DX experience is desirable
- Experience developing automations that integrate with Excel, Jira, CATIA, VBA, Python, Tableau, Dashboard etc.
Shift
On-site, Newark, CA; M-F 40 hours/week
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.