Staff Technical Program Manager - EDS

Aurora Innovation$163K — $236K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing complex hardware development programs across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain program control documentation such as schedules, risk registers, and budgets.
  • Experience with engineering change management processes.
  • Proficient in program management tools like Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Willingness to be based in Pittsburgh, PA and travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with HPE and development teams to align EDS work with program schedules.
  • Ensure EDS representation in program planning and timely delivery of materials.
  • Liaise for internal first article harness builds and advise on build priorities.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and external suppliers on design releases and implementation schedules.
  • Guide teams through EDS risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Lead engineering change control submissions related to EDS.
  • Standardize processes to streamline development lifecycle tracking.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration at least 3 days per week.
  • Annual bonus and equity compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
Full Job Description
We9re searching for a Staff Technical Program Manager to support our Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) and Vehicle Integration Teams (VIT). As our hardware roadmap has grown in scale and complexity, we need a TPM to serve as the 2connective tissue2 between electrical design and physical implementation - spanning the full product lifecycle and engaging across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and operations. This is a high-impact role where you9ll drive cross-functional execution on some of Aurora9s most critical programs. The role sits within the Hardware Product Engineering (HPE) organization and reports through VIT TPM leadership. In this role you will 3 EDS Leadership: Engage with HPE and cross-functional development teams to ensure EDS work is reflected in program schedules and that all prerequisite materials are delivered on time. 3 Cross-Functional Integration: Engage with HPE and cross-functional development teams to ensure EDS is represented, accounted for in program planning, and that all prerequisite materials are delivered on time. 3 First Article Development: Act as the primary liaison for internal 2first article2 harness builds and help advise on build priorities across the portfolio. Solicit redline feedback and ensure it9s incorporated into designs. 3 External Fabrication Support: Partner with supply chain, quality, and our external suppliers to align on design releases, build plans, identify material bottlenecks, and establish implementation schedules. 3 Risk Management: Guide the engineering team through planning and execution of EDS risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate program risks. 3 Design Control: Lead EDS focused engineering change control board (CCB) submissions from initiation through incorporation and support the documentation/activities associated with final safety case closure. 3 Operational Excellence: Look for opportunities to standardize and streamline team processes and ways of working. For example, standardizing how the team tracks work through the development lifecycle. Required qualifications 3 5 Years + experience managing complex hardware development programs leveraging cross-functional resources in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality 3 Proven ability to build and maintain program control documentation including integrated master schedules, risk registers, resource plans, and budgets 3 Experience executing engineering change management processes 3 Proficiency with program and task management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, and Confluence. 3 Ability to be located in Pittsburgh, PA. 3 Ability to travel, up to 20% Desirable qualifications 3 Deep familiarity with electrical distribution systems, harness architecture, and the associated design and release process. 3 Experience leading programs and system development within the automotive or similar safety critical industries 3 Experience with electrical verification and reliability testing 3 Experience leading organizational change and/or implementing process improvement initiatives 3 Certified in project or program management (PMP, PgMP) or equivalent The base salary range for this position is $163,000 - $236,000 per year. Aurora9s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate9s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

About Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation is a technology company that develops self-driving car technology. The company was founded in 2017 by a team of experts in the field of autonomous vehicles, including former executives from Google, Tesla, and Uber. Aurora's technology is designed to enable vehicles to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of driving conditions, and the company has partnerships with a number of major automakers, including Volkswagen and Hyundai. Aurora is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Aurora Innovation
Size
600 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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