Program Manager
Optimal Inc.
Job Description
Job Description
Position Description:
This role for Product Development Program Manager carries broad ownership across a single vehicle program, encompassing program planning, control, studio, prototype, and launch phases.
It operates as an individual contributor requiring cross-functional alignment to drive issue closure and critical decisions. Responsibilities include managing milestones, decisions, and deliverables to support future launches & on-going production while supporting business plan targets, launch readiness, and vehicle quality.
OEM Racing programs operate with leaner structures than standard programs, requiring direct collaboration with Engineering, Studio, Marketing, Manufacturing, New Model Programs, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, Capacity Planning, and Launch teams to execute program milestones.
Split of the Job: 30% change control, 30% supplier coordination, 10% BOM management, 30% program management / meeting leadership Biggest Pain Point Today: The biggest pain point is the lack of ability to systematize our program, requiring unique problem solving and ownership. We use the common OEM processes, but often deviate from them because our production volume is so low.
This role is for a launch/change-control owner embedded in a performance vehicle program.
Recent vehicle launch/change-control experience (within 5 years)
Hands-on ECN/ECM + BOM reconciliation experience
Teamcenter (or equivalent OEM PLM) used in production releases
Skills Required:
- Program Management, Change control , Cost engineering.
- Mandatory OEM Systems Needed as of Day One: WERS
- 3-5 years in automotive program management, product development, or engineering release. Experience managing engineering change notifications (ECNs) and change requests (CRs).
- Experience aligning financial data with engineering BOMs. Demonstrated tracking of production inventory to minimize obsolescence during switchovers.
- Experience leading technical and operational meetings with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
WORK STATUS ; Hybrid (4 days per week in the office)
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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