Senior AD Operations Project Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with company objectives and customer requirements with limited supervision.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. Ensure teams are meeting timelines and resources are utilized efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects with limited supervision and ensure priorities are aligned.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Track operational KPIs and report out to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage expectations by providing regular project updates, status reports, and presentations.
• Have a strong influence on internal document management system for project operational processes, ensure roles and responsibilities are known and understood by all stakeholders.
• Influence collaboration and communication among teams including process updates and improvements.
• Support ad hock operational needs and optimize day to day processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, or other Technical Discipline
• Project Management education – PMP from PMI (preferred) or related certification
• Strong Project/Program Management skills
• 5+ years experience in Autonomous Vehicle development
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks
• Experienced with tools & processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Advanced problem-solving ability and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast pace, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Working on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to access inside/outside of vehicles and tight spaces
• Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years in technical program management role
• Automotive manufacturer experience
• Experience working with global development teams
• Experience working on joint venture between large corporations