Technical Program Manager, Supplier Quality

Source One is a consulting services company and we're currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant to our direct client, an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in Hayward, CA.

Title: Technical Program Manager, Supplier Quality (contract)

Pay Rate: $104.50/hr (W-2)

Work Schedule: Hybrid; Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm

Job Description: Our client, an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company, is seeking a Technical Program Manager within the Supplier Quality Team to drive supplier quality metrics, support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) readiness . You will own strategic quality projects essential to scaling our suppliers and help with development and continuous improvement of key business applications such as Supplier Deviations, APQP & PPAP. Additionally, you will help support supplier approval to build & ship milestones. In this role , you will work cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Corporate Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, Logistics, Manufacturing, & Business Applications. You will develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, and clearly communicate ongoing progress to relevant stakeholders. You will ensure all groups understand their priorities and are coordinated, on track, and on budget.

Candidates should have proven technical skills in data and analysis that they can leverage to balance competing priorities and drive execution. Successful candidates can demonstrate intrinsic ownership of their projects while empowering their team in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, data-driven, and experienced in managing complex technical programs. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly, and help teams execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product road maps, timelines, dashboards, and deliverables

• Provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to the appropriate audience

• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to executive leadership

• Ensure project team understands what they need to deliver at all times, and define and manage processes and regular meetings

• Develop standard reports that concisely and effectively communicate program status, issues, risks, and accomplishments to key stakeholders

• Ensure problems are transparent and risks are identified and proactively mitigated

• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of business applications Deviations, APQP and PPAP

• Develop, track, and report on key quality metrics to identify systemic issues, measure supplier performance, and drive data-informed improvements

Required:

• B.S. degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline; Master's degree a plus

• 8-10 years of experience in program management or similar role

• Working-level knowledge of quality systems & methods, supply chain management, and manufacturing

• Proven track record in managing complex cross-functional projects

• Excellent communication, organizational and data analytic skills