Technical Project Manager: EV/AV Industry
motion recruitmentIrvine (CA)
Technical Project Manager: EV/AV Industry
Posted today
motion recruitmentIrvine (CA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Technical Project Manager:
- EV/AV Industry
- Irvine, California
- OnsiteFull Time$130k - $150kTechnical Program Manager
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 & Experience 8+ 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
What You Will Be Doing:
- 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
Benefits:
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick Time
- Holiday PayProfessional growth and development opportunities
Specialization: Project / Program Management
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