Staff Technical Program Manager — Android Framework & Projection Certification

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Location: Palo Alto, CA The Staff Technical Program Manager for Android Framework, Apps, and CarPlay/Android Auto Certification will lead execution across AAOS framework integration, system and customer-facing application delivery, projection stack readiness, and certification compliance for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This role carries end-to-end accountability for planning, technical dependency management, partner coordination, issue triage, and certification readiness from early bring-up through launch. The role serves as the primary program-level interface between engineering, product teams, validation organizations, suppliers, and external certification partners to ensure high-quality infotainment experiences are delivered on schedule. Responsibilities - Build and maintain integrated execution plans for Android Automotive OS framework, middleware, system apps, projection stack, validation, and certification deliverables. - Coordinate dependencies across Android framework services, vehicle HAL/VHAL interfaces, projection, app lifecycle, UX, and HMI integration teams. - Lead CarPlay and Android Auto certification readiness, including test planning, requirement traceability, issue triage, exception management, partner communications, and submission package coordination. - Drive alignment between Ford engineering teams, validation teams, suppliers, and certification stakeholders to resolve compliance gaps and platform integration issues. - Lead triage and recovery plans for defects impacting AAOS stability, app behaviour, projection connectivity, Bluetooth, media routing, certification test pass rate, or customer-facing infotainment experience. - Provide clear status, risk, dependency, and escalation reporting for technical and executive audiences, translating complex software and certification issues into actionable program plans. - Drive concurrent execution across framework, apps, projection, certification, and release readiness workstreams while helping engineering teams prioritize critical path deliverables. - Improve software delivery practices, certification tracking, documentation, dashboards, and cross-functional operating rhythms for the infotainment software organization. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field - 10+ years of experience in software program, product, release, or technical program management. - 5+ years of experience working with Android, embedded Linux, infotainment, mobile projection, connected-device, or automotive software programs. Preferred Qualifications - M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. - Experience with Android Automotive OS, Android framework services, system applications, AOSP development, HAL/VHAL integration, or platform middleware. - Experience delivering Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto programs, including certification planning, test execution, bug triage, exception handling, and reviewer communications. - Strong understanding of infotainment domains such as Android Framework, media, audio routing, projection, app lifecycle, HMI/UX integration, and vehicle signal interfaces. - Experienced in using Jira, Jama, Confluence, test management systems, and release dashboards to manage cross-functional software execution. - Experience negotiating technical scope, schedules, and tradeoffs with software suppliers, platform partners, validation teams, and certification stakeholders. - Experience in automotive infotainment, embedded software, consumer electronics, mobile device ecosystems, or software-defined vehicle platforms. - PMP, Scrum Master, Agile, or equivalent program delivery certification is a plus. Salary Range • $140,000 - 155,000 • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. 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