Technical Program Manager, ECUs

ALTEN

$125K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of program management experience or equivalent
  • BS or higher in Engineering or a related technical field
  • In-depth knowledge of electronics design and validation processes
  • Prior experience in ME, EE, or systems engineering
  • Familiarity with Contract Manufacturers for PCBA and complex systems
  • Strong program management skills including scheduling and goal management
  • Proven ability to address complex issues effectively

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Electrical Hardware Design to track engineering schedules and progress
  • Drive custom module development for in-house designs
  • Identify and mitigate programmatic risks to ensure project timelines
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure synchronized vehicle deliveries
  • Lead design reviews for ECU development and integration
  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely component delivery for prototypes
  • Support release and documentation processes to aid project lifecycle management

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at innovative automotive company
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and leadership roles
  • Involvement in the full lifecycle of vehicle ECUs
  • Potential for professional growth in a dynamic environment
  • Flexible travel opportunities to support build processes
Full Job Description
Location: Palo Alto or Irvine, CA

You will be responsible for the development and delivery execution of vehicle controls electronic control units (ECUs). This role requires high levels of initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership capability. You will be the voice of the Electrical Hardware team among the larger cross-functional organization as well as the champion of vehicle program and cross-functional interests when working within the Electrical Hardware team throughout the product development stages.
You will be responsible for driving the Design, Development, Release, and Validation for different ECUs. You will maintain and ensure awareness of overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure appropriate visibility among teams.

Responsibilities
• Work closely with the Electrical Hardware Design team to create engineering and delivery schedules, closely track engineering progress, and deliveries against overall vehicle deliverable schedules.
• Responsible for driving custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies.
• Identify programmatic risks and work to mitigate and reduce exposure, championing and raising issues and removing roadblocks to hit timing.
• Work with the vehicle line, software, electrical and other teams to identify, come together, and drive critical path and ensure synchronized deliveries.
• Lead and drive the development and integration of ECUs via design reviews, ensuring all pre-production builds are supported to effectively launch the vehicle.
• Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies for prototype builds.
• Coordinate with Vehicle integration and Electrical Systems to ensure delivery and successful integration of electronic assemblies.
• Push and support the release of all engineering documentation to support PLM.
• Support purchasing efforts as needed to ensure timely deliveries.
• Be able to plan budget for the project and maintain forecast, maintaining risk registers.

Qualifications
• 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience
• BS+ in Engineering or similar technical degree required
• Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process
• Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly
• Outstanding program management skills to include development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals
• Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products
• Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues
• Strong communication experience with Executive Staff
• Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects
• Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate and partner with cross-functional teams
• Travel as needed to support builds

Salary Range
• $125,000-135,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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