Technical Program Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Troy, Michigan, United States Slate Full time
About Slate

Slate is a US-based company pioneering electric vehicle development. We're seeking a seasoned Technical Program Management Specialist to drive our growth. This role will be instrumental in refining and implementing Slate's Program Management model, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define business processes and drive program excellence. As a key enabler, you'll foster a culture of transparency and accountability within the team and organization. Your responsibilities will include defining, documenting, and implementing business processes that meet program metrics, such as timing, cost, quality, and functional objectives, using a lean and continuous improvement approach. You'll work closely with the Interior and Safety Systems teams to deliver program excellence aligned with Slate's corporate objectives. Your tasks will include creating detailed timing and deliverable plans, reacting to requests, developing metrics and scorecards, and communicating efficiently across the company on topics like timing, process, deliverables, issues, and other related needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain the Program Management playbook and structure with a Lean mindset
  • Single point of ownership for Interior and Safety Systems, focusing on program timing, program deliverables, change management, and issues management
  • Coordinate Beta, DV, PV build events, including part buy-off
  • Champion Hybrid Agile/Waterfall best practices where needed
  • Engage with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Brand & Marketing, and Finance teams to communicate requirements and resolve issues
  • Define and refine business processes for efficient execution of program objectives, focusing on areas like Commercial Interior and Safety Systems Type 1 accessories
  • Support the program management of Commercial Interior and Safety Systems Type 1 accessories, aligning timing, milestone deliverables, and required resources
  • Manage and resolve issues and roadblocks with all stakeholders, driving execution of programs
  • Align the Commercial and Engineering teams on the definition and execution of accessory APIs, following up and resolving roadblocks to ensure program execution
  • Ensure vehicle and commercial team alignment on program plan
  • Develop clarity on API cost impact to the vehicle program
  • Primary lead for Investigate and Action Bulletins specific to Interior and Safety Systems and Commercial team needs
  • Work directly with Design Engineering staff to document unique needs of the Design team, including timing alignment between CAD Steps and Feasibility Steps, Color/Material/Finish deliverable timing, issue follow-up, etc.
  • Co-Chair the Cross-functional Design meetings, documenting and addressing roadblocks and stagnate issue resolution
  • Provide program updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders

Requirements
  • BA/BS Degree in engineering/management discipline or equivalent in experience
  • 10+ years of experience in program management, preferably in the automotive industry
  • DRE experience is preferred
  • Body Interior experience is a plus
  • Previous assembly plant launch experience preferred
  • Experience utilizing the Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Power suite
  • Experience with PLM & ERP systems
  • Excellent communication, team building, and relationship building skills
  • Demonstrate superior customer communication and service skills
  • Possess the ability to perform engineering and design process assessments and generate findings and recommendations reports
  • Ability to lead teams and meetings, considering tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail
  • A track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex, cross-functional, and capital-intensive projects
  • Technical writing and documentation experience

About Slate's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
  • We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences


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