Senior Technical Program Manager

Motional; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Motional in Boston is seeking an organized individual to support the engineering executive leadership in driving strategic initiatives. The role involves leading project coordination across teams, conducting analytical reviews, and assisting the Chief of Staff in operational support.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or a related field, with 5 years of experience in high-growth environments. This hybrid position requires two in-office days weekly, and offers benefits like medical, dental, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a high-growth environment, ideally in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.
• Demonstrated understanding of technical concepts and data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and tracking of high-priority strategic projects across teams.
• Conduct analytical reviews and draft communications for stakeholders.
• Assist the Chief of Staff in prioritizing strategic calendars.

Skills

Analytical Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Understanding

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Job description

Mission Summary

This is an exciting and pivotal role for an analytically-minded and highly organized individual to directly support the engineering executive leadership team in driving key strategic initiatives across the company. The ideal candidate will blend a technical foundation with proven project management or strategy expertise to effectively coordinate complex, cross‑functional efforts and manage critical communication workflows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Project Coordination & Execution

• Lead Project Management: Own the coordination, tracking, and communication of high-priority strategic projects that span multiple internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Finance, People, Legal) and organizational levels.
• Cross‑Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the CoS with departmental leads, ensuring alignment, surfacing roadblocks, and maintaining momentum on key initiatives.
• Meeting Management: Prepare agendas, presentations, and follow‑up documentation for internal strategy reviews and project steering committee meetings.

2. Analytical Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Shareholder Communication Support: Conduct analytical review and draft/edit responses to high-stakes internal and external communications, particularly emails and reports directed to shareholders, executive leadership, and the Board.
• Information Synthesis: Digest complex technical, financial, and operational information into clear, concise, and strategic summaries for executive consumption and decision‑making.
• Executive Briefing: Prepare the CoS for meetings by providing timely and relevant research, talking points, and data‑driven insights.

3. Operational Support & Chief of Staff Partnership

• Prioritization Support: Assist the CoS in managing and prioritizing their strategic calendar, aligning time and resources with the company’s highest priorities.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies in organizational processes and reporting structures to streamline the CoS office operations.
• Ad‑Hoc Analysis: Conduct rapid, targeted research and analysis on emerging business opportunities or threats to inform strategic planning.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience: 5 years of experience in a high-growth environment, ideally within a strategy consulting firm, internal corporate strategy team, Program Management Office (PMO), or an operational role with a strategic focus.
• Technical Background: Demonstrated understanding of technical concepts, engineering workflows, or data analysis (e.g., a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field).
• Project Management Acumen: Proven ability to manage complex projects, involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, from inception to completion.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to think analytically, structure complex arguments, and communicate (written and verbal) clearly and persuasively to executive and external audiences.

Preferred

• Industry Experience: Experience working in the technology sector.
• Financial Literacy: Basic understanding of financial statements and corporate governance to effectively support shareholder communications.

This role is hybrid from our Boston office. It requires two in‑office days each week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday.

Salary range: $125,000 – $167,000 USD (base salary only). This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Motional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E‑Verify. All newly‑hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.