Product Line Program Manager

Garden Grove, CA. Posted 6 months ago

The role

You will lead the initial launch and productionization of cutting-edge product lines. You will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across the organization.

What you will do

Define, monitor, and deliver key product program activities.
Coordinate and lead gate reviews.
Develop and maintain program health dashboards.
Collaborate with engineering teams and cross-functional partners to meet milestones.
Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams for parts development and delivery.
Identify and resolve technical or supply chain risks.
Drive operational alignment across Engineering, Production, and Operations.
Partner with key suppliers on product development.
Drive resolution of engineering concerns through Root Cause Analysis.
Liaise with product management to evaluate feature changes.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
Minimum of 5 years in a program management role within a technical sector.
Program launch.
Change management.
Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project.
Strong project management skills from ideation to completion.
An ownership mindset and bias for action.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities.

Nice to have

Automotive experience
Startup experience
Familiarity with Atlassian Jira
CAD experience
Familiarity with APQP, ISO 9001, ISO 26262, problem-solving frameworks, and other vehicle development systems
Vehicle hardware integration and packaging
Vehicle test and validation
Electrical system design and harnessing layout
Automotive electronic devices
EV powertrains

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

About the company

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company. They aim to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.