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

Requirements

Preferred Requirements

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.