Program Manager

Program Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Program Manager to join our engineering organization. In this role, you will be at the operational center of delivering cutting‑edge inspection systems that combine precision sensors, advanced instrumentation, and machine learning algorithms to detect manufacturing anomalies in electric vehicle battery cells. You will coordinate across hardware engineering, software, supply chain, and external partners to ensure that systems are built, certified, and delivered on time and to specification. Key Responsibilities Program Management & Team Coordination Facilitate regular engineering stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and cross‑functional syncs to maintain program momentum. Develop and maintain program schedules. Identify, document, and mitigate program risks and dependencies across hardware, software, and supply chain workstreams. Prepare and present program status reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Drive continuous process improvement in how the team plans, builds, and delivers systems. System Builds and Resources Plan and manage system build schedules in coordination with hardware and software engineering teams. Allocate engineering resources across concurrent builds to ensure on‑time delivery. Track build progress, identify blockers, and drive resolution across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. Maintain accurate build documentation including configurations, test results, and sign‑off records. Systems Shipping and Coordination Own end‑to‑end logistics for system deployments, including packaging specifications, carrier selection, and export compliance. Coordinate with customer sites to schedule deliveries, installations, and acceptance testing. Manage risk for international shipments including customs documentation. System Tracking Maintain a live inventory, configuration and status tracker for all systems across build, test, deployed. Implement asset tagging and serial number management protocols across the system lifecycle. BOM Management Support Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all system configurations in collaboration with hardware engineering. Support BOM revisions and ensure alignment between engineering design releases and procurement orders. Procurement Drive the procurement process for hardware components and sub‑assemblies through PO issuance. Work with finance to manage purchase orders, track spend against budget, and forecast upcoming procurement needs. Establish and maintain vendor relationships. Manage inventory levels and coordinate with operations to minimize excess and obsolescence risk. Certification and Regulatory Compliance Support certification efforts for system compliance including CE, UL, FCC, and any customer‑ or industry‑specific standards. Coordinate with third‑party test laboratories, notified bodies, and regulatory consultants to manage certification timelines. Manage declarations of conformity, and regulatory documentation for all markets of deployment. Qualifications (Required) 5+ years of program or project management experience in a hardware‑centric engineering environment. Demonstrated experience managing end‑to‑end hardware product lifecycle from build through delivery. Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, BOM management, and supply chain operations. Experience coordinating certification and regulatory compliance activities (CE, UL, FCC, or equivalent). Proven track record managing third‑party vendors and contracts. Proficiency with PM tools such as Jira. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership. Qualifications (Preferred) Background in instrumentation, sensors, machine vision, or industrial inspection systems. Familiarity with machine learning or AI‑enabled products in a hardware context. Experience in the electric vehicle, battery, or advanced manufacturing sector. PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification. Exposure to ITAR/EAR export control requirements. What We Offer A mission‑driven role at the intersection of hardware engineering and AI, contributing to the transition to electric mobility. Collaborative, technically sophisticated team environment with deep domain expertise. Competitive compensation, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits. Opportunities for professional growth as the organization scales. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. #J-18808-Ljbffr