Job Summary

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to be the link between all vehicle development Stakeholders including Safety, Vehicle Engineering, Autonomy, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development and Operations. This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Program Management and will be responsible for communicating and coordinating the work to meet target deliverables and timing at each program milestone for one or several Autonomous Vehicle platforms.

Essential Responsibilities

Manage program timelines and track status of deliverables from the Product Definition until the OK to Launch phase for one or multiple Autonomous Vehicle platforms
Identify dependencies across tasks and program teams to ensure continuous alignment
Track risk and manage mitigation plans
Communicate with development partners and customers to align program plans to escalate vehicle issues
Develop and manage program budgets, tracking expenditures across the full program lifecycle to ensure financial targets are met and variances are proactively addressed
Lead cross-functional teams to define, track, and achieve bill of material cost targets in support of growth objectives
Implement and manage change when necessary to meet desired outputs
Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions
Champion prioritization of safety and quality
Support continuous improvement of the vehicle development and program management process
Develop and leverage relationships across functions to ensure clear communication and seamless follow-through

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

Ability to see the “big picture” while also being willing to do essential daily tasks to complete objectives
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn; Ability to translate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Ability to undergo a driving record check
Ability to operate May Mobility vehicles

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Product Development discipline
At least 5 years of experience in program management of hardware/software integrated products at an Automotive Tier 1 Supplier or OEM
A passion for both process and people-oriented solutions and strong organizational skills

Desirable

PMP Certification
Previous experience working for a high-growth and mission-driven startup
Experience working with Japanese Automotive OEM or Suppliers
Experience working with ADAS or Vehicle Control products

Physical Requirements

Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:

Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing
Prolonged computer use

Travel required? - Moderate: 0%-10%

Benefits and Perks

Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

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May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.