Technical Project Manager - Chassis/Vehicle Test Planning

About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.

 

Position Overview Harbinger Motors is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team. The position will report to the Director of Engineering Program Management. The Project Manager will work closely with a cross functional team including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure parts arrive on time and in accordance with the engineering requirements. Additionally, the PM will be responsible for ensuring the Bill of Materials is accurate and forecasting truthful information.   Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Ensure the parts within the Chassis and Frame departments are aligned with the overall program timeline, program budget and engineering/quality requirements.
• Communication: Act as the liaison between the engineering department and the Program Management team to convey project status (accomplishments, concerns, next steps, action items, etc.)
• Supplier Relations: Participate in weekly supplier calls to stay informed on tooling and part status, as well as help guide recovery plans should timing fall behind.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with fellow project managers to align the various risks within the project and clearly identify the critical path to launch.
• Bill of Materials: On a weekly basis, verify the Bill of Materials (for the Chassis and Frame departments) is 100% accurate with respect to Catia Release Status, Part Revision, Mass, Piece Price, to name a few.
• Vehicle Test Planning Coordinator: Responsible for coordinating the overall Vehicle Test Program schedule. Have a command of where the test vehicles need to be and when. Work with logistics to arrange for transportation of vehicles. Work with Test Engineers to log issues in Jira. Work with Supplier Quality when issues arise with part quality. Work with Service Technicians should service need to be scheduled.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5  years of work experience in Program Management in a technical sector (automotive is a plus). Startup experience is also a plus.
• Skillset - Software Tools: Proficient in Google Suite/Workspace: Google Docs, Sheets, Slides.
• Experience working in SmartSheets (or MS Project).
• Experience working in Atlassian Jira.
• Flexibility: Ability to contribute to other activities outside of primary job responsibilities.
• Execution: Ability to manage and complete projects from ideation to completion.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

 Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel for up to a week at least once a quarter