Senior Technical Program Manager

Mission Summary This is an exciting and pivotal role for an analytically-minded and highly organized individual to directly support the engineering executive leadership team in driving key strategic initiatives across the company. The ideal candidate will blend a technical foundation with proven project management or strategy expertise to effectively coordinate complex, cross‑functional efforts and manage critical communication workflows. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Project Coordination & Execution Lead Project Management: Own the coordination, tracking, and communication of high-priority strategic projects that span multiple internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Finance, People, Legal) and organizational levels. Cross‑Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the CoS with departmental leads, ensuring alignment, surfacing roadblocks, and maintaining momentum on key initiatives. Meeting Management: Prepare agendas, presentations, and follow‑up documentation for internal strategy reviews and project steering committee meetings. 2. Analytical Communication & Stakeholder Management Shareholder Communication Support: Conduct analytical review and draft/edit responses to high-stakes internal and external communications, particularly emails and reports directed to shareholders, executive leadership, and the Board. Information Synthesis: Digest complex technical, financial, and operational information into clear, concise, and strategic summaries for executive consumption and decision‑making. Executive Briefing: Prepare the CoS for meetings by providing timely and relevant research, talking points, and data‑driven insights. 3. Operational Support & Chief of Staff Partnership Prioritization Support: Assist the CoS in managing and prioritizing their strategic calendar, aligning time and resources with the company’s highest priorities. Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies in organizational processes and reporting structures to streamline the CoS office operations. Ad‑Hoc Analysis: Conduct rapid, targeted research and analysis on emerging business opportunities or threats to inform strategic planning. Qualifications Required Experience: 5 years of experience in a high-growth environment, ideally within a strategy consulting firm, internal corporate strategy team, Program Management Office (PMO), or an operational role with a strategic focus. Technical Background: Demonstrated understanding of technical concepts, engineering workflows, or data analysis (e.g., a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field). Project Management Acumen: Proven ability to manage complex projects, involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, from inception to completion. Analytical & Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to think analytically, structure complex arguments, and communicate (written and verbal) clearly and persuasively to executive and external audiences. Preferred Industry Experience: Experience working in the technology sector. Financial Literacy: Basic understanding of financial statements and corporate governance to effectively support shareholder communications. This role is hybrid from our Boston office. It requires two in‑office days each week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday. Salary range: $125,000 – $167,000 USD (base salary only). This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Motional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E‑Verify. All newly‑hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr