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Contract - Technical Project Manager – EV Charging

Volkswagen Group of America
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2025

About the role

Contract - Technical Project Manager – EV Charging  - EA 000395 - Hybrid

Primary Location

 - United States-Virginia-Reston

Description

 

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

 

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Role Summary:

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) reports to the Mgr. Tech Programs, Planning and Strategy and is responsible for overseeing timely execution of development and quality for the charger platform system, consisting of HW and SW for Electrify America. The TPM will work closely with the business, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Strategy and other teams, as well as multiple external vendor partners, to integrate existing and new products to benefit EV drivers and to achieve requirements.  The TPM will ensure continual alignment with guidelines from industry and standards organizations. Strong expertise of project and program oversight and ability to drive timely deliveries is critical; familiarity with the EV industry is desired.  Maintain continual focus on successfully managing timelines aligned with cross-functional teams. Must be comfortable aligning with business stakeholders to ensure requirements are developed to maximize customer usability while contributing to an overall future-proofed architecture; successful candidate will leverage technical knowledge to guide development teams to present best alternatives and select optimal solutions to support business and financial objectives. Managing cross-functional teams of internal and external developers, testers, engineers, product and technical experts in a high-pressure environment with aggressive (and changing) timelines is critical. Must be able to identify and raise development or timing risks to leadership appropriately, along with proposed solutions.

Role Responsibilities:

Main responsibility – Project Management 70% of time spent

  • Take a disciplined approach to project management, overseeing execution of development and quality for charger platform system within industry and standards requirements
  • Identify scope, timelines and milestones, detect and communicate risks proactively, and coordinate across teams
  • Guide development teams toward future-proofed, optimal architecture to support business priorities with high level of quality
  • Contribute to Electrify America’s quality focus by continually bringing fresh, technology-forward ideas and the energy and leadership to drive the team to the next level
  • Manage systematic, organized creation of repository of requirements and of business solutions in Confluence for ongoing reference by stakeholders
  • Support ISO 9001 compliance
  • Build and share aligned schedules for development, testing and signoff among key stakeholders and, as appropriate, external customers and vendors
  • Oversee Technology projects sprint planning and deliveries
  • Ensure proactive, regular communication and timely delivery on commitments
  • Compile and present executive level readouts

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Volkswagen Group of America

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