Sr Technical Project Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

Division: Product Service

Employment Type: Full-Time

TUV SUD is seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex wireless, IoT, and Big Tech certification projects. This role requires both deep technical expertise in wireless/EMC certification and strong program management skills to manage Tier 1 clients, test labs, and global stakeholders. You will play a critical role in enabling product launches, safeguarding compliance, and ensuring trust in technology for leading technology companies across multiple sectors.

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent wireless and TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) projects for global OEMs, module vendors, IoT, and automotive clients.
• Define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource allocation while ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate across TUV SUD global test labs, engineers, and external partners to achieve certification milestones.
• Oversee lab testing activities (e.g., RSE, OTA, performance, cybersecurity) and ensure accurate regulatory submissions (PTCRB, CTIA, FCC, CE/RED, GCF, ISO, AI frameworks).
• Drive automation initiatives by developing frameworks for automated test plan generation, reducing manual effort and improving consistency across certification projects.
• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

• Serve as the primary customer contact for technical and project-related discussions.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with wireless, IoT, and automotive clients.
• Provide technical consultation on certification strategy, compliance pathways, and test planning.
• Support TUV SUD business development through pre-sales scoping, proposals, and post-sales delivery.
• Conduct technical workshops, client training, and internal knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Stay up to date with evolving technologies (Ex: 5G NR, Wi-Fi 6E/7, IoT security).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management methodologies, tools, and efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and project managers.
• Gather customer feedback and identify opportunities for service innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in wireless certification, compliance, or TIC project management.
• Proven track record leading complex wireless certification projects for Tier 1 clients (OEMs, Big Tech, IoT, automotive).
• Hands-on experience with PTCRB, CTIA, FCC/IC, CE/RED, GCF, and carrier-specific certification processes.
• Strong understanding of LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, UWB, V2X, and IoT ecosystems.
• Familiarity with test tools (e.g., QXDM, Wireshark) and lab equipment (e.g., Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight, Anritsu).
• Excellent project management, organizational, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple global stakeholders and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

• Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in the TIC industry with exposure to global certification and regulatory frameworks.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PE, or equivalent).