Technical Program Manager

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings (401(k), HSA, FSA)

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors is looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager in California to coordinate engineering programs for cutting-edge electric trucks. This role involves project ownership, cross-functional coordination, and engineering process support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and skills in project management and communication. The compensation ranges from $110,000 to $160,000, along with benefits like stock options and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector.
• Startup experience is advantageous.
• Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own one or more major subsystems, projects and/or programs.
• Develop and maintain project plans to launch product improvements.
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans.
• Drive the execution of product improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

SmartSheets

MS Project

Atlassian Jira

CAD

Job description

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 Technical Program Manager to join our Program Management Office. In this role, you will work with a highly innovative team developing a cutting‑edge electric stripped chassis for the medium‑duty truck market. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs, you will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own one or more major subsystems, projects and/or programs at Harbinger.
• Develop and maintain project plans to launch product improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and cross‑functional partners to meet milestones and balance competing priorities.
• Drive projects to successful completion by guiding and supporting engineering teams while demonstrating a strong sense of urgency.
• Understand the critical path(s) for assigned areas; identify, report and resolve roadblocks.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely parts release, ordering, delivery and implementation.
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address part shortages or delays.

Engineering Process Support

• Partner with engineers to implement robust processes, including Design Reviews, DFMEA, CAE and DVPRs.
• Lead weekly Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Support external (supplier) meetings as needed to address issues and risks.
• Drive resolution of engineering concerns, ensuring thorough Root Cause Analysis and the implementation of both short‑term and permanent corrective actions.

Change Management

• Drive the execution of product improvement initiatives (including cost reduction, durability, serviceability, etc.)
• Oversee the change control process, collaborating with materials planning and manufacturing teams to manage new revision effectivity efficiently.

Resource Planning

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

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 3‑5 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector (automotive experience is a plus). Startup experience is advantageous.
• 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.
• Domain Knowledge (one or more would be a plus):
  • Vehicle hardware integration and packaging
  • Change management
  • Electrical system design and harnessing layout
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  • Vehicle software and controls
• 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.
• Early‑stage Stock Options; Robust Retirement Savings (401(k), HSA, FSA); Annual Vacation Bonus; Wellness & Fertility Benefits; Cell Phone Stipend; Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens.

$110,000 - $160,000 USD

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.