Product Line Program Manager

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stock options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vacation bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals provided

Job summary

Harbinger is seeking a Product Line Program Manager to join our Program Management Office. You will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across the organization as we launch and produce innovative product lines.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs, you will drive gate reviews, collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality, and develop dashboards to track performance and risks through successful launches.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or higher.
• Minimum of 5 years in a program management role within a technical sector (automotive experience a plus).
• Startup experience is advantageous; experience with product launches is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, monitor, and deliver program activities per NPI process; lead gate reviews.
• Develop program dashboards with KPIs and report to exec leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering and cross-functional teams to meet milestones and launch successfully.

Skills

Project management

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

Google Suite

MS Project

Jira

CAD

Job description

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview

Harbinger is seeking an energetic and experienced Product Line Program Manager to join our Program Management Office. In this role, you will work with a highly innovative team leading the initial launch and productionization of one or more cutting‑edge product lines. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs, you will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Define, monitor, and deliver key product program activities according to Harbinger’s new product introduction process; coordinate and lead gate reviews.
• Develop and maintain program health dashboards with key performance indicators and report out to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and cross‑functional partners to meet milestones and balance competing priorities, guiding and supporting them to successful launch while demonstrating a strong sense of urgency.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure timely parts development, release, ordering, and delivery.
• Identify technical, supply chain, or other risks early; report and resolve. roadblocks with documented corrective action plans in formal risk register.
• Drive operational alignment across Engineering, Production, and Operations teams.
• Partner with key suppliers on product development (monthly international travel may be required)

Engineering Process Support

• Partner with engineering counterparts to follow robust processes, including requirements definition, design reviews, build event planning, and design validation testing.

Issue Resolution

• Drive resolution of engineering concerns, ensuring thorough Root Cause Analysis and the implementation of both interim and permanent corrective actions.

Change And Feature Request Management

• Liaise with product management and other teams to evaluate feasibility and desirability of product feature changes.
• Develop and maintain project plans to resolve concerns, implement continuous improvements, and coordinate model year changes.
• Drive the execution of product improvement initiatives (including: cost reduction, durability, serviceability, etc.).
• Collaborate with the change management team to support smooth implementation of cross‑functional coordinated changes.

Resource Planning

• Support Finance and Engineering in budget forecasting and management.
• Identify and escalation resource constraints to meet deliverables.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years in a program management role within a technical sector (automotive experience is a plus).
  • Startup experience is advantageous.
  • Program launch.
  • Change management.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian Jira is a plus.
  • CAD experience is a plus.
• Helpful Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with APQP, ISO 9001, ISO 26262, problem-solving frameworks, and other vehicle development systems.
  • Vehicle hardware integration and packaging.
  • Vehicle test and validation.
  • Electrical system design and harnessing layout.
  • Automotive electronic devices.
  • EV powertrains.
  • Vehicle software and controls.
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong project management skills from ideation to completion.
  • An ownership mindset and bias for action.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities.

Key Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early‑stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

California Pay Range

$120,000—$160,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

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