Program Manager I

Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MI Latitude AI ( lat.ai ) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027. When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers. As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif. Meet the team: The team you will be joining is the Fleet Logistics Team, where the scope of work is to handle vehicle logistics relations between Latitude AI (Wholly Owned Subsidiary) and Ford. This scope of work includes: Bailment (corporate leasing), Insurance, Shipping, Vehicle purchasing, and Vehicle Sign-out. This will require asset management and detail orientation to ensure that our vehicles are managed, tracked and reported to Ford timely and accurately. In process, will require cross-organization communication with Ford to arrange acquisition and disposition of assets; as well as accurate usage reporting of Ford Assets. The goal of this team is to ensure a stable fleet of vehicles for Latitude AI, ensuring the organization can keep progressing with mission and testing demands. What you’ll do: Manage Bailment with Ford by working with Ford Coordinators and Mission Control for vehicle acquisitions and paperwork on our current vehicle budget or necessary acquisitions Manage insurance policies for internal and external fleets run by Latitude, ensuring policies remain active and reporting any incidents to the insurance providers Support vehicle shipping by utilizing local or Ford programs to arrange shipment or movement of Latitude assets between sites or missions Support vehicle purchasing by assisting in sourcing, quoting, and arranging the purchase of assets for Latitude needs Manage Latitude’s internal Vehicle Sign Out Program ensuring a streamlined and efficient experience during asset check out or acquisition of a new asset to operate. Support vehicle usage reporting by running a quarterly, or as needed, report to provide to Mission Control for asset usage What you'll need to succeed: Bachelor's degree. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree with two years of employment experience or a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with four years of employment experience is required. Must have at least 2 years of operational or logistics management experience. High organizational ability, managing large quantities of assets and documentation Strong written and verbal communication skills, working internally and externally with multiple organizations Flexible and adaptable to organizational changes, requirements are always in motion and manager needs to be able to adjust to demand What we offer you: Competitive compensation packages High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account with available employer match Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance Paid parental leave Paid medical leave Unlimited vacation 15 paid holidays Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Monthly wellness stipend Adoption/Surrogacy support program Backup child and elder care program Employee assistance program Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai ! The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $74,560 - $111,840 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Latitude employees are also eligible to participate in Latitude’s annual bonus programs, equity compensation, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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