Technical Program Manager

Duration: 12-month temporary assignment | Location: San Francisco, CA | Work Type: Hybrid | Pay Rate: $65.00/hr

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to support the Rack & Power Space team. This role is ideal for someone who is driven, detail-oriented, organized, and ready to help manage and streamline operational and coordination tasks across engineering and infrastructure planning teams. A go-getter attitude, high energy, and the ability to jump in with minimal guidance to get things done are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Drive materials and dependencies between component suppliers and ODMs to ensure on-time deliveries through all hardware development phases: EVT (Engineering Validation Test), DVT (Design Validation Test), PVT (Production Validation Test), and MP (Mass Production).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support TPMs in executing multiple NPI programs.
• Manage team action items and ensure prompt follow-up to facilitate on-time program delivery.
• Own and update SOT (Source of Truth) schedules from vendors to Client core team at weekly update meetings.
• Format and maintain documentation with guidance from the TPMs.
• Gather and consolidate feedback from the engineering team for recurring updates to management and broader org.
• Help manage general "busy work" that keeps programs on track and aligned.
• Ensure key project documentation and timelines are up-to-date and accurate.

Requirements

• Go-getter attitude: High energy and able to jump in with minimal guidance to get things done.
• Passionate to learn new technologies.
• Strong project management / project coordination skills.
• Solid experience supporting hardware development programs through the NPI lifecycle.
• Good common sense around AI servers and data center hardware environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable taking on less glamorous, hands-on tasks to support the broader team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management, with a strong focus on system-level hardware development (familiarity with power and thermal concepts is a plus).
• Proven track record in managing hardware dev programs from concept through production.
• Solid understanding of hardware design, bring-up, validation, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience with material planning, supply chain coordination, and supporting high-volume production ramp-up.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams and influence executive leadership.