Technical Program Manager - Logistics

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Hayward, CA, United States

Work environment : In-person

Expected pay : $80.00 to $90.00 USD Per Hour

Schedule : Full-time (usually 30+ hours / week)

Type : Contract

We are helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire an experienced Technical Program Manager - Logistics to help build and standardize logistics systems that ensure readiness for scale while driving continuous improvement across inbound, warehouse, and outbound operations.

In this role, you will lead transformative logistics programs at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. You’ll directly support the transition from R&D and pilot builds into high-volume automotive production, developing scalable systems that ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a proven logistics program manager with deep experience in high-scale industries. You are skilled at leading cross-functional initiatives, standardizing processes, and driving adoption of new systems. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and are motivated by building scalable solutions that enable production at volume.

As a Technical Program Manager - Logistics, you'll :

• Lead programs that transform logistics and warehouse operations from prototype / R&D to scaled, high-volume production.
• Drive change management across engineering, supply chain, and operations to standardize processes and embed best practices.
• Define and govern logistics standards and operating procedures for safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, service, facilities, and supply chain teams to align material flow, warehouse design, and readiness with production milestones.
• Manage large, complex initiatives across multiple sites, balancing near-term build requirements with long-term scalability.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure logistics performance, capacity, and readiness; identify risks and lead mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and structure cross-functional project teams, ensuring accountability and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Champion the integration of technology, automation, and lean practices into logistics operations.
• Travel up to 25% within the U.S.

Requirements

Benefits

Commitment : This is a full-time, ongoing contract position, open to candidates local to the Hayward, CA area. contract position, open to candidates local to the Hayward, CA area.