Technical Program Manager, EV Systems & Programs

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 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