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

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $70.00/hr.