Operations Program Manager

Clutch Canada; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology firm is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in Lidar production. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, 5 years in automotive project management, and experience with Jira and MS Project. The role offers competitive compensation and exceptional benefits, including unlimited PTO. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and success in autonomous technology.

Qualifications

• 5 years of automotive project management experience.
• 7-10 years in high-volume manufacturing/technical operations.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders and Product LifeCycle management.

Responsibilities

• Bring up Lidar assembly line from RFQ phase to mass production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes and objectives.
• Define and manage manufacturing project schedule from NPI through mass production ramp.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

About us:

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Operations Program Manager with automotive experience, specializing in Lidar assembly and PCBA fabrication to join our dynamic team.

As an Operations Program Manager you will play a crucial role coordinating with Aeva cross‑functional partners and contract manufacturers in ensuring the production lines for NPI and mass production meet product quality, delivery, cost and reliability of our Lidar product. You will manage detailed factory bring‑up schedules: identify critical path, track progress and identify and drive solutions to ensure program success. You will collaborate across operations teams to complete deliverables supporting Aeva’s product development and release process (PLC).

What you’ll do:

• Bring up Lidar assembly line from RFQ phase to mass production.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to define project scopes and objectives
• Define and manage manufacturing project schedule from NPI through mass production ramp
• Ensure resources requirements are defined and resources assigned to ensure project success
• Analyze CM bring‑up schedules to identify critical path, identify disconnects or gaps in execution, and drive closure plans to ensure execution to milestones
• Collaborate with product engineering, test engineering and technology partners in achieving deliverables required by operations
• Manage operations functional teams closure on Product Lifecycle (PLC) deliverables
• Function as key liaison to contract manufacturer
• Communicate program changes to contract manufacturers
• Prepare roadmap and capacity plans for product ramp and next‑gen NPI

What you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.
• Prior experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or equivalent
• 5 years Automotive project management experience
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders and Product LifeCycle management
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing / technical operations in a high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience with LiDAR systems
• TeamCenter experience

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
• Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity
• Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard