Technical Program Manager, Electrical

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vacation stipend

Stock options

Flexible PTO

Paid meals and dinners

Job summary

Harbinger Motors in Garden Grove, California, seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead engineering programs for an electric stripped chassis project. You will coordinate schedules, resources, and cross-functional teams to meet milestones, reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs.

As a PMO lead, you will own subsystems, drive risk management, and ensure timely parts release and delivery while partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to balance priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector (automotive or defense experience is a plus).
• Startup experience is advantageous.
• Electrical system design and/or power electronics development experience.
• Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira is a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Defense industry knowledge, preferably for UGV products.
• Vehicle software and controls.
• Cybersecurity and Functional Safety work products.
• Automotive electronic devices.
• Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities.
• An ownership mindset and bias for action.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong project management skills from ideation to completion.

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 priorities.
• Drive projects to successful completion with a strong sense of urgency and risk management.
• Understand critical paths, report roadblocks, and resolve issues.
• Lead PDT meetings with internal stakeholders and support supplier meetings as needed.
• Oversee change control and budget forecasting with manufacturing and materials planning.
• Identify and elevate resource constraints to meet deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering background

Risk management

Strong communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SmartSheets

MS Project

Jira

Google Workspace

CAD

Job description

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

Benefits

• 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
• Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options
• Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
• Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector (automotive or defense experience is a plus)
• Startup experience is advantageous
• Electrical system design and/or power electronics development experience
• Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira is a plus
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• CAD experience is a plus
• Defense industry knowledge, preferably for UGV products
• Vehicle software and controls
• Cybersecurity and Functional Safety work products
• Automotive electronic devices
• Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities
• An ownership mindset and bias for action
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Strong project management skills from ideation to completion