May Mobility

Lead Program Manager

May Mobility$130K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ann Arbor, MI
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Product Development
  • 7-10 years of program management experience with complex products
  • Strong organizational skills with a focus on process and people-oriented solutions

Responsibilities

  • Set timelines and goals for large-scale Autonomous Vehicle development initiatives
  • Manage program timelines from Product Definition to Launch phases
  • Identify dependencies to ensure alignment across tasks and teams
  • Own financial health by forecasting costs and monitoring budgets
  • Anticipate and mitigate risks in collaboration with Stakeholders
  • Communicate and escalate vehicle issues to partners
  • Manage changes to meet project outputs
  • Present progress reports and solutions to stakeholders
  • Champion prioritization of safety and quality
  • Support continuous improvement in vehicle development processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts available
  • Rich retirement benefits with immediate vesting
  • Generous paid parental leave and phased return to work
  • Flexible vacation policy plus paid company holidays
  • Total Wellness Program for overall wellbeing
Full Job Description
Job Summary

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. We are looking for a Lead 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
  • Independently set timelines and goals for large scale Autonomous Vehicle development programs and/or other large scale initiatives that involve cross departmental collaboration
  • Manage program timelines and track status of deliverables from the Product Definition through the Launch phases for one or multiple Autonomous Vehicle programs
  • Identify dependencies across tasks and program teams to ensure continuous alignment
  • Own the financial health of assigned platforms: establish budget baselines, forecast costs, and monitor expenditures throughout the program lifecycle, while identifying financial variances or risks and executing mitigation plans to optimize resource allocation
  • Anticipate risks and work with Stakeholders to identify and execute mitigation plans
  • Communicate with partners to align program plans to escalate vehicle issues
  • 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 Engineering leaders in 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

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
  • 7-10 years of experience in program management working with complex products
  • A passion for both process and people-oriented solutions and strong organizational skills

Desirable
  • PMP Certification
  • Experience working with ADAS or Vehicle Control products
  • Previous experience working for a high-growth and mission-driven startup
  • Experience working with Automotive OEM or Suppliers
Physical Requirements
  • Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
    • Prolonged sitting
    • Prolonged standing
    • Prolonged computer use
  • Travel required? - Minimal: 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.

Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!

Salary Range

$130,000-$160,000 USD

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About May Mobility

May Mobility is a transportation technology company that specializes in autonomous vehicles. The company was founded in 2017 by Edwin Olson, a computer science professor at the University of Michigan, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility provides autonomous shuttle services for cities, campuses, and other public spaces, with a focus on safety and accessibility. The company has raised over $83 million in funding to date and has partnerships with major automakers such as Toyota and BMW.
Learn more about May Mobility
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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