Technical Program Manager II – Launch

Re:Car, Inc; United States; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Slate is seeking a Program Management Lead - Launch to drive launch readiness, quality performance, issue resolution, and cross‑functional execution for successful production ramp‑up. You will own dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting, while guiding containment and corrective actions for top launch risks.

You will lead a team across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, coaching Program Management Analysts and coordinating senior leadership reviews to ensure saleable

Formación

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• 3-5 years of automotive manufacturing, launch, quality, or program management experience.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results in complex launch environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead launch issue management, deviation reduction, and readiness reviews.
• Drive accountability across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Own launch dashboards, quality metrics, and executive reporting.
• Lead escalation and recovery planning for critical launch risks.
• Coordinate containment and corrective action strategies.
• Facilitate senior leadership reviews and decision-making forums.
• Coach and mentor Program Management Analysts.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Launch execution

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

Lean

Six Sigma

Educación

Bachelor degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Program Management Lead - Launch drives launch readiness, quality performance, issue resolution, and cross-functional execution to ensure successful production ramp-up and achievement of saleable vehicle quality.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Lead launch issue management, deviation reduction, and readiness reviews. Drive accountability across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Own launch dashboards, quality metrics, and executive reporting. Lead escalation and recovery planning for critical launch risks. Coordinate containment and corrective action strategies. Facilitate senior leadership reviews and decision-making forums. Coach and mentor Program Management Analysts.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field. 3-5 years of automotive manufacturing, launch, quality, or program management experience. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies preferred. Demonstrated ability to drive results in complex launch environments.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Afflumivial?? Actually it's "Affirmative Action employer." We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

ABOUT US

At Slate, we've got one job: building a vehicle you'll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers - not car companies - should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don't like paying for stuff we don't need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.