Director of Program Management

About the job

We are more than just a leading provider of innovative charging solutions; we have been in this space longer than any other charging company. We are an American organization based in Los Angeles with employees and offices in Europe and Asia. Our global approach has positioned us uniquely to serve our customers. With solid financials and the backing of a robust private equity fund, our ability to lead the industry and grow is unmatched. For us, it is not just about building EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers; we are creating solutions that will accelerate the future of electrification. Many of our employees are leading experts in the field and have been driving electric for years. Through our rich tradition, we have pioneered the transition to electrification of transportation and currently hold over 150M in revenue, with a doubling of our growth projected in the coming years. We deeply understand how to design, develop, and manufacture innovative EV charging solutions, and the largest OEM nameplates have selected us to develop their solutions. We are incredibly proud that we supply chargers for more than 40% of the OEM vehicle market leaders, and we have been in EV charging since the inception of the world's first modern electric car. Our pioneering spirit continues to guide us as we develop charging solutions for various applications, including a comprehensive portfolio of products for on and off-road electric vehicles and industrial applications like forklifts and airport ground support equipment. Renowned for robustness, safety, efficiency, and extending battery life, our chargers pave the way for climate-neutral mobility of the future. Our company stands at the forefront of technology and innovation and will continue leading and impacting the vehicle electrification transition.

We Are Looking For:

We are continually canvassing the market to find the best minds in the industry to join our team. We are looking for people who bring to our organization a commitment to financial sustainability, tenacity, and entrepreneurship.

This role requires a dynamic, organized, results-oriented leader who can inspire people and elevate our program management activities as the Director of Program Management. This role is pivotal in our success with growth, customer relationships, and financial prosperity. This multidimensional role requires someone who can lead, drive, and execute across an organization. If you have the skill and a record of accomplishment to keep cross-functional teams and departments on track, on time, and on budget, you are the right person to seize this opportunity and help us lead our company on our forward trajectory.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Management of Program Managers and their assigned programs

• Manages application standardized PM process/methods

• Management of the Project Office incl. project controls

• Heads the team of experts for acquisition projects and new development projects in the program preparation

phase until the appointment of the PM

• Facilitating the development and implementation of a Product Evolution Process

• Development of streamlined processes for product development, and change management of all

programs in responsibility

• Manages and develops all product-related fiscal operating and capital budget

• Ensure project review meetings with appropriate colleagues and customers happen on time and with high

quality results

• Conducts customer in-plant visits and reviews to ensure open lines of communication and support

• Support Six Sigma initiatives

• Ensure customer deliverables are met, with excellent quality, on time and on budget

• Develop and approve budgets

• Hire and supervise new program managers for projects

• Report detailed status updates to leadership and executive team

• Apply change management resource management when required

• Work with leadership to set strategic goals and objectives for programs

• Resolve issues between program teams and other internal stakeholders

• Coordinate with program managers and other stakeholders to create detailed implementation plans. This

includes deadlines, milestones, processes, and risk mitigation protocols.

• Provide processes for monitoring performance and cross-functional collaboration and determine ways to improve

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or engineering, plus 10+ years of industry experience and five years in management or project leadership

• A PgMP/PMI certification would be excellent additions

• Industry experience in automotive, aerospace, and electrification would support success in this role

• Technical skills and project management experience required

• Experience in implementing and operating in the agile project management framework

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience in implementation and application of Jira as Project Management tool

• Customer relations experience

• Ability and willingness to travel

• Ability to operate a vehicle and a valid driver's license

• Spanish would be helpful

• Automotive APQP and PPAP process experience (IATF and VDA) would be helpful

Hybrid Position requiring three days in office in Monrovia, CA