Irvine, CA
Our client is a rapidly growing technology company seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex customer-facing programs and technical projects. This is a full-time opportunity for a project leader who can manage initiatives from planning through delivery while coordinating across customers, engineering, supply chain, production, and operations.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in the automotive, electric vehicle (EV), autonomous vehicle (AV), or related mobility industry who has experience managing technically complex projects. The Senior Program Manager will take ownership of project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communication while proactively addressing risks and keeping multiple programs on track.
Required Skills & Experience8+ years of project or program management experience preferred
Professional experience within the automotive, EV, AV, mobility, or closely related industry
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience
Experience managing complex technical, engineering, design-build, or EPC projects
Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Gantt charts and similar project management tools
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing programs and external stakeholder relationships
Ability to coordinate effectively across engineering, supply chain, procurement, production, operations, finance, and commercial teams
Strong analytical, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to independently manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
PMP, PMI, or similar project management certification
Experience supporting vehicle technology, EV infrastructure, autonomous vehicle technology, automotive systems, charging infrastructure, or related products
Experience managing design-build or EPC projects
Experience overseeing projects involving physical equipment, field deployment, or technical installations
Manage multiple customer programs throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning through execution and delivery
Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, resource plans, and responsibilities
Track project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
Identify risks, delays, resource constraints, and other obstacles and coordinate solutions to keep projects moving forward
Maintain project documentation, schedules, reporting, and performance metrics
Serve as a key point of coordination between customers and internal teams
Manage customer expectations regarding schedules, deliverables, technical requirements, and project status
Communicate project milestones, risks, changes, and priorities to appropriate stakeholders
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
Coordinate across engineering, procurement, supply chain, production, operations, finance, and commercial teams
Establish responsibilities and timelines across project stakeholders
Drive resolution of technical and operational issues affecting project execution
Partner with commercial teams to support successful delivery of customer solutions
Develop project reports, dashboards, presentations, and business analyses
Track program milestones, deliverables, and overall performance
Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership
Participate in project planning and operational meetings as needed
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Holiday Pay
Professional growth and development opportunities
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