Irvine, CA
Our client is a rapidly growing technology company seeking an experienced
Technical Program Manager
Our client is a rapidly growing technology company seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex customer-facing programs and technical projects. This is a full-time opportunity for a project leader who can manage initiatives from planning through delivery while coordinating across customers, engineering, supply chain, production, and operations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of project or program management experience preferred
- Professional experience within the automotive, EV, AV, mobility, or closely related industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience
- Experience managing complex technical, engineering, design-build, or EPC projects
- Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management
- Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Gantt charts and similar project management tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing programs and external stakeholder relationships
- Ability to coordinate effectively across engineering, supply chain, procurement, production, operations, finance, and commercial teams
- Strong analytical, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PMI, or similar project management certification
- Experience supporting vehicle technology, EV infrastructure, autonomous vehicle technology, automotive systems, charging infrastructure, or related products
- Experience managing design-build or EPC projects
- Experience overseeing projects involving physical equipment, field deployment, or technical installations
What You Will Be Doing (Program & Project Management)
- Manage multiple customer programs throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning through execution and delivery
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, resource plans, and responsibilities
- Track project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
- Identify risks, delays, resource constraints, and other obstacles and coordinate solutions to keep projects moving forward
- Maintain project documentation, schedules, reporting, and performance metrics
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a key point of coordination between customers and internal teams
- Manage customer expectations regarding schedules, deliverables, technical requirements, and project status
- Communicate project milestones, risks, changes, and priorities to appropriate stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Coordinate across engineering, procurement, supply chain, production, operations, finance, and commercial teams
- Establish responsibilities and timelines across project stakeholders
- Drive resolution of technical and operational issues affecting project execution
- Partner with commercial teams to support successful delivery of customer solutions
Reporting & Analysis
- Develop project reports, dashboards, presentations, and business analyses
- Track program milestones, deliverables, and overall performance
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership
- Participate in project planning and operational meetings as needed
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Posted By: Laila Alkhouri
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