Senior Staff Technical Program Manager at Sonatus

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of Technical Program Management experience leading complex software releases
Strong understanding of software development processes
Self-motivated, persistent, organized, ability to multi-task across several projects
Manage projects from initiation to completion, while providing regular updates and communication to cross functional teams and partners
Utilize technical background and engineering methodology to prioritize and tackle complex problems
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work cross functionally on large, complex programs with a high level of ambiguity and strategically leading programs to success
Well versed in Agile Project Management processes
Work well with rapid changes and feel comfortable navigating through uncertain and ambiguous situations
Prior experience working on one or more areas such as Embedded Software, Cloud Networking, TCP/IP based products or Automotive industry

Responsibilities

Drive internal engineering teams in the development of project plans, monitor schedules, document agreement & meeting minutes, track action items, drive issues to successful closures
Coordinate and manage software releases and engineering change requests
Lead multiple simultaneous projects and be able to develop mitigation plans when challenges surface
Grasp business needs and issues quickly and be comfortable in presenting reports and providing status to different teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Technical Program ManagementProject PlanningSchedule MonitoringAction Item TrackingIssue ResolutionSoftware Release ManagementEngineering Change RequestsCross-functional CoordinationMeeting Minutes DocumentationStakeholder Communication

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or hybrid?

This is a hybrid position at our Sunnyvale location.

What experience is required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of Technical Program Management experience leading complex software releases is required.

What key skills are needed for the Senior Staff Technical Program Manager role?

Candidates need a strong understanding of software development processes, well versed in Agile Project Management processes, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally on complex programs.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Technical Program Manager role?

The ideal candidate is a meticulous organizer, an out-of-the-box thinker, an excellent communicator with a can-do attitude, self-motivated, persistent, organized, and able to multi-task across several projects.

Sonatus

Platform for software-defined vehicle development

About Sonatus

Sonatus provides a platform for developing software-defined vehicles, focusing on a no-code solution that allows automotive companies to create flexible software architectures. This platform enables the collection and analysis of real-time diagnostic data from vehicles, which helps manufacturers like Hyundai Motor Group to continuously enhance vehicle quality and the ownership experience. Unlike competitors, Sonatus offers a comprehensive solution that spans the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to after-sales services, allowing for faster innovation and cost reduction. The goal of Sonatus is to drive continuous improvement in automotive software, capitalizing on the increasing demand for software-defined vehicles globally.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$107MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from established firms like Bosch and Continental threatens market share.

Rapid technological advancements may outpace Sonatus' platform updates.

Expansion into new markets may bring regulatory compliance challenges.

Differentiation

Sonatus offers a no-code platform for adaptable vehicle software architectures.

The company partners with major automotive firms like Hyundai for real-time data diagnostics.

Sonatus' Updater solution manages over-the-air updates for software-defined vehicles.

Upsides

Sonatus raised $75 million to accelerate vehicle software innovation.

The company is expanding globally, including into the Japanese market.

Sonatus won two 2024 MotorTrend SDV Innovator Awards for software solutions.

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