Vehicle Technical Program Manager

ALSO
Palo Alto
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 200,000 - 240,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving","Stakeholder management","Collaboration"]

Lead cross-functional vehicle programs from concept to launch, coordinating hardware, firmware, and supply chain teams to deliver high-quality, scalable EVs. Drive schedules, manage technical issues, and communicate progress across global stakeholders while adapting lean processes to accelerate development.

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11 months ago

Vehicle Technical Program Manager

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Job Summary

Lead cross-functional vehicle programs from concept to launch, coordinating hardware, firmware, and supply chain teams to deliver high-quality, scalable EVs. Drive schedules, manage technical issues, and communicate progress across global stakeholders while adapting lean processes to accelerate development.
Location: Palo Alto
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead execution of the vehicle program through NPI development and through launch/sustaining, managing integration of all the major subsystems (e.g. powertrain, connectivity, chassis, etc..) through all the product development phases.
  • •Develop and drive program schedules, technical issues, design release management and resource needs with engineering and cross-functional teams. This includes managing FATP build with CM partners and setting clear objectives and goals for upstream subsystem builds.
  • •Work with stakeholders to understand top program blockers, technical issues, and complex design trade-offs. Drive closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision-making discussions to meet overall business objectives.
  • •Manage communication of progress/status with stakeholders and leadership in various locations and time zones.
  • •Provide timely issue resolution and critical path management as top priorities shift.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 200,000 - 240,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401k Match

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field
  • •7+ years of experience in program management, product management, engineering or similar cross-functional role
  • •Track record taking consumer electronics, vehicles and/or other similar hardware devices from concept to launch through the product development process
  • •Experience managing design releases, validation test plans, build execution and supply chain management
  • •Proficiency with program management software tools (i.e., JIRA, Smartsheets, Agile/Arena, etc.)
Experience:7+ yearsElectric vehiclesHardware developmentConsumer electronics
Education:Bachelor's in mechanical, electrical engineering
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingStakeholder managementCollaboration
Tech Stack:JIRASmartsheetsAgileArena

Company Brief

ALSO
ALSO is an electric micromobility company spun out of Rivian that designs small, vertically integrated EVs (e-bikes and multi‑form-factor small vehicles) for consumers and commercial partners, focusing on efficiency, affordability, and integrated connectivity.
Industry: Electric Vehicles
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 2025
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