Job Details

Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Pay 80.00 - 90.54 / hour

Location Foster City/California

Employment type Contract

Job Description

Req#: 25-05340JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing OperationsLOCATION: Foster City, CAPAY RANGE: $80.00 - $90.54/hrDURATION: 6 months

Top 3 Skills

• 6-8 years of experience in hardware program management or manufacturing operations (change control/NPI preferred).
• Proficiency with Jira (boards, filters, basic workflow hygiene).
• High-proficiency with Excel / Google Sheets.

Job Description

Technical Program Manager within Manufacturing Operations to support the execution of product changes into production. You'll coordinate cross-functional work across Product Engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to move changes from proposal through readiness and cut-in, ensuring clear ownership, clean data, and on-time implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional change activities; keep scope, owners, dates, and risks aligned.
• Prep decision forums, gather inputs ahead of meetings, record decisions/actions, and drive follow-through.
• Maintain Jira workflows/boards/filters; keep trackers clean and publish concise weekly rollups.
• Partner with Supply Chain & Logistics on on-hand/WIP/POs, alternates, lead times, and material exposure for cut-in timing.
• Monitor readiness signals (validation evidence, quality gates, work instructions) and escape blockers with options.
• Keep a clear decision log and change health view (aging, upcoming cut-ins).
• Continuously simplify templates, entry/exit criteria, and handoffs to reduce friction.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 6-8 years of experience in hardware program management or manufacturing operations (change control/NPI preferred).
• Proficiency with Jira (boards, filters, basic workflow hygiene).
• High-proficiency with Excel / Google Sheets.
• Working knowledge of 3DX BOM navigation (parts/revs/effectivity, where-used, EBOM vs MBOM).
• Supply chain basics: lead times, on-hand/WIP/POs, alternates/subs, last-time-buy concepts.

Benefits Summary

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

About the company

Ursus is a minority owned business designed and built to deliver a better staffing experience to Global 1000 and startup companies alike. We pride ourselves in seeking to understand the needs of our clients first; responding with relentless attent…

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