Pay Rate : up to $50 / hr on w2 (No C2C or 3rd parties)
Location : Onsite in Foster City, CA
Helping our client find a Program Manager to support the team responsible for the reliable and efficient operation of the vehicle fleet by delivering projects and managing processes that enable seamless maintenance and repair coordination.
In this role, you'll partner closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure vehicles are correctly configured for their intended use, while maintaining high fleet uptime to maximize both service value and testing throughput.
The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable driving cross-functional execution in fast-paced operational environments.
As a Program Manager, you'll :
- Ensure vehicle fleets are correctly configured for their intended operations by developing and managing processes to monitor configuration changes and trigger reconfiguration as needed.
- Lead the timely resolution of rework and containment activities, coordinating vehicle availability, technician capacity, work instructions, and parts readiness across teams.
- Maintain high fleet uptime to maximize revenue-generating service operations and R&D testing throughput.
- Own and continuously improve maintenance and repair process flows, including defining KPIs to measure speed, efficiency, and outcomes.
- Identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies within maintenance and repair workflows, partnering cross-functionally to implement solutions that reduce downtime and improve service quality.
- Develop long-term operational support plans aligned with vehicle build schedules, including parts demand forecasting and technician headcount planning.
- Partner with engineering teams to plan and execute the decommissioning of retired fleet vehicles.
Qualifications :
Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skillsPossesses analytical and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrates awareness of all health and safety protocolsCan remain calm and clear-headed in an emergencyManages time efficientlyCan multitask effectivelyPays close attention to detailCommunicates clearly and effectivelyPreferred Qualifications :
Proficiency in Jira / Confluence, Smartsheet, Lucidchart, and Google Suites3+ years of Program Management experience3+ years of automotive industry experience3+ years of leadership experience