Creative Circle
Technical Program Manager -Telematics Systems
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Location:
Foster City, CA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
16 September 2026
What they need
Technical Program Manager Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the development, implementation, and execution of advanced Telematics Systems supporting connected vehicle communications. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams across hardware engineering, software engineering, vehicle integration, product management, and business stakeholders to deliver complex telematics solutions from concept through production.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, wireless communications technologies, and cross-functional leadership, with proven experience managing complex hardware and software development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of telematics programs and connected vehicle communication systems.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, checkpoints, and deliverables to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with engineering and business leaders to translate strategic goals into product roadmaps and execution plans.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including hardware, software, systems integration, and product stakeholders.
- Define project deliverables, success criteria, and milestone requirements while ensuring accountability across teams.
- Track program progress, identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Establish and maintain program reporting processes to communicate status, risks, accomplishments, and resource needs to leadership.
- Manage resource allocation planning and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project priorities are met.
- Facilitate decision-making across engineering, product, and strategy teams to drive alignment and execution.
- Resolve project issues proactively and escalate critical concerns when necessary.
- Maintain focus on project objectives by removing obstacles and driving teams toward successful outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or related leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional hardware and software development programs.
- Experience with wireless and RF communication technologies, including: LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, GNSS/GPS and Cellular and telematics communication systems
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as: Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Project tracking and reporting platforms
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence teams without direct authority and drive alignment across multiple organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within highly regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, transportation, or advanced technology.
- Background managing both hardware and software development programs.
- Experience leading products from concept, design, validation, and production launch.
- Supplier, vendor, and external partner management experience.
- Knowledge of connected vehicle technologies, embedded systems, and telematics architectures.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
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Brenna Belardinelli - Recruitment Strategist, Enterprise
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Everforth Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Creative Circle.
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