Lead Program Manager

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. We are looking for a Lead Program Manager to be the link between all vehicle development Stakeholders including Safety, Vehicle Engineering, Autonomy, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development and Operations. This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Program Management and will be responsible for communicating and coordinating the work to meet target deliverables and timing at each program milestone for one or several Autonomous Vehicle platforms.

• →Independently sets timelines and goals for large scale Autonomous Vehicle development  programs and/or other large scale initiatives that involve cross departmental collaboration
• →Manage program timelines and track status of deliverables from the Product Definition until the OK to Launch phase for one or multiple Autonomous Vehicle programs
• →Identify dependencies across tasks and program teams to ensure continuous alignment
• →Anticipates risks and works with Stakeholders to identify and execute mitigation plans
• →Communicate with partner vehicle OEM to align program plans to escalate vehicle issues
• →Implement and manage change when necessary to meet desired outputs
• →Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions
• →Champion prioritization of safety and quality
• →Support Engineering leaders in continuous improvement of the vehicle development and program management process
• →Develop and leverage relationships across functions to ensure clear communication and seamless follow-through

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

• Ability to see the “big picture” while also being willing to do essential daily tasks to complete objectives
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn; Ability to translate technical ideas to non-technical audiences

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Product Development discipline
• 7-10 years of experience in program management working with complex products 
• A passion for both process and people-oriented solutions and strong organizational skills

Desirable

• PMP Certification
• Experience working with ADAS or Vehicle Control products 
• Previous experience working for a high-growth and mission-driven startup
• Experience working with Japanese Automotive OEM or Suppliers
  
  

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use
• Travel required? -  Moderate: 0%-10%