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Technical Program Manager

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Cupertino
Apr 21, 2026
Description We're searching for a highly qualified Technical Program Manager to help us maintain our position as an innovative authority. The ideal candidate will have production experience and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. The TPM will serve as the central hub for project execution and delivery - tracking deliverables, coordinating internal teams and external vendors, managing procurement activities, and ensuring all stakeholders have timely, accurate visibility into project status. The TPM will also prepare and present regular updated to leadership and management, ensuring that our goal of innovation is being documented, tracked and achieved. Project Tracking & Execution Maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle - measure against quality and performance standards and assess risks Simultaneously manage and track multiple active projects, maintaining a consolidated view of status, milestones, risks, and blockers across the full portfolio Build and maintain detailed MILs (Master Issue Lists) for each project, capturing all sub-tasks with owners, due dates, priority levels, and completion status Proactively follow up with individual team members on assigned tasks, identifying at-risk items early and escalating or re-prioritizing as needed Generate and distribute regular status reports (weekly/biweekly) that clearly flag tasks not completed on time, root causes, and proposed corrective actions Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan Vendor Management & Procurement Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors on active projects - conduct regular check-ins to track progress against agreed milestones and deliverables Follow up with vendors on individual project status updates, hold vendors accountable to committed timelines, and escalate delays with documented impact assessments Coordinate vendor support activities including scoping work, collecting and evaluating competitive quotes, and managing the full quote-to-approval process which may include vendor onboarding Prepare and submit Purchase Order (PO) requests in accordance with Client procurement processes, ensuring all required documentation and approvals are in place prior to submission Track vendor PO status and delivery commitments, flagging discrepancies and working with procurement and finance stakeholders to resolve them quickly Develop and maintain partnerships with cross-functional resources, including vendors, suppliers and consultants Resource & Stakeholder Coordination Identify, request, and schedule internal resources (engineering, operations, facilities, etc.) needed to support project tasks and milestones Proactively identify and highlight resource conflicts across the project portfolio and work with team leads to resolve constraints before they impact delivery Monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables - identify gaps to management team Act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to align on expectations, timelines, and deliverables at every stage of the project lifecycle Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in managing multiple complex automation or hardware development projects simultaneously Experience in a technical operations, manufacturing, or equipment development environment Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of ownership in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment Professional certification such as PMP or equivalent Experience managing robotics, vendors, and heavy machinery Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Cupertino, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Cupertino,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.