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As the Technical Project Manager for Vehicle Attributes Hardware, you are a seasoned project manager and cross-functional team member who will be responsible for planning and execution of technical and integrated product milestones for our vehicle platforms on our path to launch. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, software, safety, operations, manufacturing, and systems integration teams to structure, plan, and execute milestones to achieve our company goals. You have experience with complex automotive HW/SW systems engineering and integration and with leading cross-functional teams to solve critical issues and deliver on the ambitious attribute goals for Safety and Operational Strength of our vehicle platform.
Job Responsibility:
Lead end-to-end project execution for crash safety and operational strength attribute development from concept through production
Coordinate across Engineering, Safety, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Testing teams to deliver solutions that meet vehicle structural requirements
Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for crash testing programs and durability validation activities
Drive resolution of technical issues related to crashworthiness, structural integrity, and durability performance
Establish and track key performance indicators for crash and strength attributes against vehicle targets
Facilitate test reviews, risk assessments, and benchmark studies
Manage relationships with external suppliers, testing facilities, and regulatory bodies
Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules, status reports, and technical specifications
Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
Support regulatory compliance efforts for FMVSS crash standards and strength and durability requirements
Requirements:
BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in engineering, project management, or management consulting with a focus on automotive product development
Strong understanding of vehicle testing especially crash safety and strength and durability testing
Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment
Proficient in project management tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt chart, risk matrix, Smartsheet, Polarion, Jira, etc.)
Experience with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Jira, etc.)
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and project risks
Nice to have:
Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
Experience with aluminum or composite vehicle structures
Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations