Spectraforce Technologies - Redmond, WA
posted 5 months ago
The Technical Program Manager IV (Hardware Product Development) plays a crucial role in the successful definition, implementation, and delivery of complex programs that necessitate cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies across various projects and related activities. This position is primarily focused on delivering programs within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and budget, while managing multiple moderate-probability, moderate-impact risk factors. The role requires strategic program-level planning and interaction with executive-level management, as well as the ability to resolve complex issues effectively. Excellent communication and team-building skills are essential for success in this position. In this role, the Technical Program Manager will oversee a group of internal exempt and matrixed employees and contractors who contribute to the project(s). Responsibilities include defining and managing project scope, gathering and documenting requirements, estimating time, developing and tracking project schedules, managing project budgets, reporting project status, and handling issues and risks. The manager will also be responsible for contingency planning, customer interaction, and maintaining communications across multiple organizational levels to ensure that systems and enhancements meet specified requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong project estimating, scheduling, and tracking skills, along with proven people management and team-building capabilities. They should demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in exercising judgment in a changing environment and managing competing priorities. A strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications and business functions is crucial, as is experience in delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment. Familiarity with the software development lifecycle is also required.