Supply Chain Technical Program Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex cross-functional initiatives focused on manufacturing readiness, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to drive technical programs from concept through implementation. The ideal candidate combines strong program management capabilities with technical expertise in manufacturing operations, supplier quality, product lifecycle management, and engineering collaboration. This is an individual contributor role based in Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA, 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.
• Will participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources.
• Lead complex technical programs involving manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain organizations.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.
• Drive supplier qualification and alternate source development initiatives to improve business continuity and reduce supply risk.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, and qualification readiness.
• Manage technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issue resolution across stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering change implementation and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and corrective action plans with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop and track program schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive communications.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure successful project execution and business outcomes.
• Present program status, technical risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Experience working with supplier qualification and supplier quality methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing technical risks and driving issue resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply Chain & Semiconductor Domain - Preferred Commodity Experience: Sensors/Process Power/PCBA.
• Experience with supplier development and qualification programs.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary: $116,000.00 - $159,500.00
• Location: Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA
• 100% onsite (not remote or hybrid)
• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes