Technical Program Manager

• Harbinger is seeking an energetic and experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Program Management Office
• In this role, you will work with a highly innovative team developing a cutting-edge electric stripped chassis for the medium-duty truck market
• Reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs, you will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across our organization
• Own one or more major subsystems, projects and/or programs at Harbinger
• Develop and maintain project plans to launch product improvements
• Collaborate with engineering teams and cross-functional partners to meet milestones and balance competing priorities
• Drive projects to successful completion by guiding and supporting engineering teams while demonstrating a strong sense of urgency
• Understand the critical path(s) for assigned areas; identify, report and resolve roadblocks
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely parts release, ordering, delivery and implementation
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address part shortages or delays
• Partner with engineers to implement robust processes, including Design Reviews, DFMEA, CAE and DVPRs
• Lead weekly Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with internal stakeholders
• Support external (supplier) meetings as needed to address issues and risks
• Drive resolution of engineering concerns, ensuring thorough Root Cause Analysis and the implementation of both short-term and permanent corrective actions
• Drive the execution of product improvement initiatives (including: cost reduction, durability, serviceability, etc.)
• Oversee the change control process, collaborating with materials planning and manufacturing teams to manage new revision effectivity efficiently
• Support Finance and Engineering in budget forecasting and management
• Identify and escalate resource constraints to meet deliverables

Benefits

• 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you’ll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options
• Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
• Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
• Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we’ve got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized- An ownership mindset and bias for action
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• CAD experience is a plus
• Vehicle software and controls
• Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Automotive electronic devices
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Electrical system design and harnessing layout
• Vehicle hardware integration and packaging
• Change management
• Strong project management skills from ideation to completion
• Startup experience is advantageous
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector (automotive experience is a plus)
• EV powertrains
• Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira is a plus
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)