Senior Technical Project Manager

Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster

Fictiv exists
to help product innovators create.

Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally across Fictiv's four global manufacturing centers in India, Mexico, China, and the U.S.. Companies use Fictiv to access high-quality production, optimize supply chain logistics, and mitigate supply chain risk—ensuring they can move from prototype to full-scale manufacturing with speed and confidence. To date, Fictiv has delivered more than 35 million commercial and prototype parts for industries such as aerospace, robotics, automotive, climate tech, and more, helping them innovate faster, free up precious resources, and drive profitable growth.

Senior Technical Project Manager

Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León (On-site)
Company: Fictiv — The Operating System for Custom Manufacturing
Travel: 0–10%

About Fictiv

At Fictiv, we're building the operating system for sourcing custom mechanical parts. We support global innovation by manufacturing highly complex, high-quality parts for Fortune 500 companies developing autonomous electric vehicles, surgical systems, industrial robots, and more. As we expand our operations across Mexico, we are looking for a strong Technical Program Manager to join our team in Monterrey and support our continued growth.

Impact in This Role

As a Technical Program Manager, you'll work directly with our Manufacturing Partners (MPs), using your engineering background, manufacturing process expertise, and program management experience to develop and execute effective program plans. You will ensure programs are delivered within scope, on budget, and on schedule while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

You will serve as the primary customer point of contact, drive clarity of scope both internally and externally, lead issue resolution, manage stakeholder alignment, and guide programs to success. You'll oversee multiple programs across regions, proactively manage risks, support customer requests, and coordinate closely with regional operations teams to deliver timely updates and results.

As an experienced member of the Technical Program Management team, you will follow established processes while helping deploy them in a new region with new manufacturing partners. You will identify opportunities to improve workflows and systems, lead cross-functional projects to drive improvements, and support the development of robust processes for introducing new service offerings.

You will report on-site to the Program Management Lead in our Santa Catarina, Mexico office.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact opportunity to influence the future of hardware manufacturing through strong program leadership. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, operational problem-solving, process development, and working with global stakeholders on cutting-edge programs, we'd love to meet you.

Areas of Responsibility

• Act as the driving facilitator for assigned programs, leading cross-functional teams and our manufacturing partners to ensure on-time, high-quality, on-budget delivery.
• Own full program responsibility and guide project execution from planning through delivery.
• Develop project plans that integrate customer requirements with Fictiv's goals; manage program progress and resource availability.
• Lead recovery planning and corrective actions when a program becomes at risk or off-track.
• Bridge global cooperation between multifunctional teams (Fictiv teams + manufacturing partners) and ensure strong, flexible communication.
• Lead program risk evaluation, define mitigation strategies, and coordinate internally and externally to ensure successful delivery to design specifications.
• Evaluate and implement post-sale change requests from stakeholders while minimizing risks.
• Coordinate technical problem-solving efforts within manufacturing partners with support from SQE; strong problem-solving skills required.
• Monitor program progress continuously and report on measurable deliverables.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement of Fictiv's platform, procedures, and processes.
• Maintain and contribute to the Quality Management System (QMS) as part of daily responsibilities.

Physical Demands

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The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Travel Expectations

• 0–10% domestic or international travel may be required.

Desired Traits, Qualifications, Education & Experience

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Metalworking Manufacturing, Tooling Design & Manufacture, or related engineering field.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in CNC machining, injection molding/plastic tooling, or OEM/CM hardware manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in project/program management roles.
• Strong program management experience: planning, scope control, risk management, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making.
• Experience with NPD or NPI in sheet metal or machining processes; APQP experience in production environments.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) and experience working in multicultural environments.

Desired Traits:

• Minimum 7+ years in technical project or program management roles within fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership over delivery schedules under tight timelines.
• Deep experience with injection molding, tooling, and CNC machining processes.
• Good understanding of quality management, sourcing, and logistics.
• Strong business skills, including customer expectation management, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Team-oriented, results-driven, detail-oriented, analytical, agile, and proactive.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively.
• Self-starter who manages time efficiently and completes work independently.

Gerente Senior de Proyectos Técnicos

Ubicación: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León (Presencial)
Empresa: Fictiv — El Sistema Operativo para la Manufactura Personalizada
Viajes: 0–10%

Sobre Fictiv

En Fictiv estamos desarrollando el sistema operativo para el abastecimiento de partes mecánicas personalizadas. Apoyamos la innovación global fabricando piezas complejas y de alta calidad para empresas Fortune 500 que construyen el futuro: desde vehículos eléctricos autónomos hasta sistemas quirúrgicos y robots industriales. Conforme ampliamos nuestras operaciones en México, buscamos un Gerente de Programas Técnicos con experiencia para unirse a nuestro equipo en Monterrey.

Impacto en Este Rol

Como Gerente de Programas Técnicos, trabajarás directamente con nuestros Socios de Manufactura (MPs), utilizando tu experiencia en ingeniería, procesos de manufactura y gestión de programas para desarrollar y ejecutar planes efectivos. Serás responsable de que los programas se entreguen dentro del alcance, presupuesto y tiempo, cumpliendo o superando las expectativas del cliente.

Actuarás como el principal punto de contacto del cliente, liderando la claridad del alcance, la resolución de problemas, la gestión de stakeholders y el éxito del programa. Gestionarás múltiples programas en diferentes regiones, anticipando riesgos, atendiendo solicitudes de clientes y coordinando con los equipos regionales de operaciones para mantener los programas en marcha.

Como miembro experimentado del equipo de Program Management, seguirás procesos establecidos y apoyarás su implementación en una nueva región con nuevos socios de manufactura. Identificarás mejoras en flujos de trabajo y sistemas, liderando proyectos multifuncionales para implementarlas. También apoyarás el desarrollo de procesos sólidos para nuevos servicios que Fictiv introduzca al mercado.

Reportarás de manera presencial al Líder de Program Management en nuestra oficina de Santa Catarina, Nuevo León.

Por Qué Unirte a Nosotros

Este es un rol de alto impacto donde contribuirás directamente a moldear el futuro de la manufactura mediante una gestión de programas inteligente y estratégica. Si disfrutas entornos dinámicos, construir procesos y trabajar con equipos globales en proyectos de vanguardia, queremos conocerte.

Responsabilidades Principales

• Ser el facilitador principal del programa, liderando equipos multifuncionales y socios de manufactura para asegurar entregas puntuales, con calidad y dentro del presupuesto.
• Asumir la responsabilidad total del programa y dirigir la ejecución desde la planificación hasta la entrega.
• Desarrollar planes de proyecto que integren los requisitos del cliente con los objetivos de Fictiv; monitorear avances y recursos.
• Liderar planes de recuperación cuando un programa esté en riesgo o fuera del plan.
• Asegurar la comunicación efectiva y alineación entre equipos globales de Fictiv y socios de manufactura.
• Liderar la evaluación y mitigación de riesgos y coordinar con stakeholders internos y externos.
• Evaluar e implementar solicitudes de cambios posteriores a la venta mientras se mitigan riesgos.
• Coordinar soluciones técnicas con apoyo del equipo de SQE para resolver problemas en la manufactura.
• Monitorear y reportar continuamente el progreso del programa con métricas claras.
• Identificar e impulsar mejoras continuas en la plataforma, procesos y procedimientos.
• Mantener y contribuir al Sistema de Gestión de Calidad (QMS).

Demandas Físicas

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Expectativas de Viaje

• 0–10% de viajes nacionales o internacionales.

Requisitos, Competencias, Educación y Experiencia

Indispensables:

• Ingeniería o licenciatura en Ingeniería Mecánica, Manufactura, Diseño de Herramentales o áreas afines.
• PMP es un plus.
• 10+ años de experiencia en mecanizado CNC, inyección de plástico/herramentales o en OEM/CM para manufactura de hardware.
• Mínimo 3 años en roles de gestión de proyectos o programas.
• Habilidades sólidas de gestión de programas: planificación, control de alcance, evaluación y mitigación de riesgos, solución de problemas, comunicación y toma de decisiones.
• Experiencia en NPD o NPI en procesos de maquinado o lámina metálica; conocimiento de APQP.
• Inglés avanzado (hablado y escrito) y experiencia trabajando en entornos multiculturales.

Deseables:

• 7+ años en gestión técnica de proyectos o programas en entornos de manufactura acelerada.
• Amplia experiencia en inyección de plástico, herramentales o procesos de mecanizado CNC.
• Conocimiento de gestión de calidad, abastecimiento y logística.
• Habilidad para gestionar expectativas del cliente, negociar y manejar proveedores.
• Perfil orientado a resultados, detalle, datos y trabajo en equipo, con fuerte sentido de urgencia.
• Capacidad de priorizar múltiples proyectos.
• Autodirigido, con excelente gestión del tiempo y alta independencia.

About Fictiv

Fictiv is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed, and delivered to customers around the world. People who succeed at Fictiv are talented, creative, and driven to achieve professional excellence and support our vision to help product innovators create.

We're actively seeking teammates who:

• Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. 
• Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
• Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
• Have an 'always learning' mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins. 
• Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.