Product Line Program Manager

Location: Garden Grove, CA

Department: Engineering Operations & Program

Job Overview:

Harbinger is seeking an energetic and experienced Product Line Program Manager to join our Program Management Office. In this role, you will work with a highly innovative team leading the initial launch and productionization of one or more cutting-edge product lines. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs, you will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Define, monitor, and deliver key product program activities according to Harbinger’s new product introduction process; coordinate and lead gate reviews.
• Develop and maintain program health dashboards with key performance indicators and report out to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and cross-functional partners to meet milestones and balance competing priorities, guiding and supporting them to successful launch while demonstrating a strong sense of urgency. 

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure timely parts development, release, ordering, and delivery.
• Identify technical, supply chain, or other risks early; report and resolve. roadblocks with documented corrective action plans in formal risk register.
• Drive operational alignment across Engineering, Production, and Operations teams.
• Partner with key suppliers on product development (monthly international travel may be required)

Engineering Process Support:

• Partner with engineering counterparts to follow robust processes, including requirements definition, design reviews, build event planning, and design validation testing.

Issue Resolution:

• Drive resolution of engineering concerns, ensuring thorough Root Cause Analysis and the implementation of both interim and permanent corrective actions.

Change and Feature Request Management:

• Liaise with product management and other teams to evaluate feasibility and desirability of product feature changes.
• Develop and maintain project plans to resolve concerns, implement continuous improvements, and coordinate model year changes.
• Drive the execution of product improvement initiatives (including: cost reduction, durability, serviceability, etc.).
• Collaborate with the change management team to support smooth implementation of cross-functional coordinated changes.

Resource Planning

• Support Finance and Engineering in budget forecasting and management.
• Identify and escalate resource constraints to meet deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Education: 
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience: 
• Minimum of 5 years in a program management role within a technical sector (automotive experience is a plus). 
• Startup experience is advantageous.
• Program launch.
• Change management.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira is a plus.
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Helpful Qualifications:
• Familiarity with APQP, ISO 9001, ISO 26262, problem-solving frameworks, and other vehicle development systems.
• Vehicle hardware integration and packaging.
• Vehicle test and validation.
• Electrical system design and harnessing layout.
• Automotive electronic devices.
• EV powertrains.
• Vehicle software and controls.
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
• Core Competencies:
• Strong project management skills from ideation to completion.
• An ownership mindset and bias for action.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities.