Job Title: Technical Program Product Manager III
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
Key Job Responsibilities: Senior TPM, Testing and Automation
- Manufacturing systems engineering under prod-ops is responsible for delivering test software, test hardware and test frameworks that improve speed and quality of testing of satellite components.
- We partner with engineering and production teams to bring reliability and repeatability to our test systems, improve throughput and accelerate the transition.
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead our Testing and Automation initiatives.
- This role will be crucial in driving the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of our testing processes and automation frameworks across multiple projects and teams.
- This role is required to have experience in HW and SW testing, creating test simulations, developing tear down/setup systems and integrations with industry standard tools and equipment such as Test stand and Labview.
- Success in this role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
- The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that our testing and automation initiatives deliver measurable value while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- They will be responsible for building and executing a roadmap that modernizes our testing infrastructure while fostering a culture of quality-first development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive testing and automation strategy aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing automated testing solutions, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure testing is integrated into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) from the early stages.
- Manage and prioritize multiple testing and automation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
- Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to enhance the testing and automation ecosystem.
- Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Mentor and guide team members in adopting best practices for testing and automation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align testing efforts with business objectives and customer needs.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and partners related to testing tools and services.
Technical Program Execution:
- Manage software release cycles and deployment strategies in collaboration with the Test Engineering, Responsible Design Engineers and Environmental Labs.
- Coordinate integration points between different software components
- Drive feature development roadmaps and sprint planning
- Establish CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
Environmental Testing:
- Experience in Environmental Testing (HW and SW)
- Experience in working with teams responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining test equipment and systems used to simulate various environmental conditions for product testing.
- This role combines technical expertise in hardware and software engineering with project management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the successful deployment and deployment of test systems
Must Have:
- Manage software release cycles and deployment strategies in collaboration with the Test Engineering, Responsible Design Engineers and Environmental Labs.
- Coordinate integration points between different software components
- Communication skills