Staff Technical Program Manager

At Sonatus, we’re driving the transformation to AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. Traditional automotive software methods can’t keep pace with consumer expectations shaped by the mobile industry—where features evolve rapidly, update seamlessly, and improve continuously. That’s why leading OEMs trust Sonatus to accelerate this shift. Our technology is already in production across more than 6 million vehicles on the road today and rapidly expanding.

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with 250+ employees worldwide, Sonatus combines the agility of a fast-growing company with the scale and impact of an established partner. Backed by strong funding and proven by global deployment, we’re solving some of the most interesting and complex challenges in the industry. Join us and help redefine what’s possible as we shape the future of mobility.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated Engineering Technical Program Manager to define, manage, and support Sonatus Engineering projects. The ideal candidate will need to coordinate and communicate project status, follow up on action items, and identify solutions to issues across various partners and customers. The ideal candidate should be a meticulous organizer, an out-of-the box thinker, and an excellent communicator with a can-do attitude.  

Roles & 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. 

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.

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Technical background preferred in Networking, Automotive Infrastructure, Electrical, or Mechanical. 


• Experience with Microsoft project, JIRA, Excel, or similar tools. 


• Demonstrate the out-of-box thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems. 


• Develop processes to cut through complexity; employ creative methods to navigate across hurdles both technical and organizational. 


• Cultivate meaningful collaboration across teams and geographical boundaries. 


• Experience in automotive design review and audit process, such as ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, or ASIL standards will be a plus.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive compensation and equity program


• Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)


• Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program


• Retirement plan (401k)


• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)


• Unlimited paid time off per year, 15 paid holidays


• Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility

Perk Offerings include:

• Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days


• Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)


• Internet reimbursement


• Computer Accessory Allowance

Employee Engagement Offerings:

• Departmental team building and outings


• Employee Referral Program


• Culture/Employee Satisfaction Surveys - Feedback matters!