Technical Program Manager - LV/HV Electrical & ADAS Systems

About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern Californiabased electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad and to date poorly addressed market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles RVs and utility vehicles among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary inhouse developed vehicle technologies Harbingers firstofitskind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance durability and operator comfort. And importantly Harbingers vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas and dieselbased competitors removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbingers team with operations in Southern California and Michigan includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain battery chassis and software development along with leaders in advanced manufacturing corporate development operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators both in and out of the automotive industry including Tesla Rivian Canoo Ford Anduril and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021 Harbinger is a venturebacked startup on a rapid growth trajectory looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.

Position Overview:
Harbinger is seeking an energetic and experienced Technical Program Manager to join our PMO. In this role you will work with a highly innovative team developing a cuttingedge electric stripped chassis for the mediumduty truck market. Reporting to the Head of Engineering Programs you will coordinate manage and communicate the status of engineering programs across our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management:
• Own one or more major subsystems within our electric chassis programs.
• Develop and maintain project plans to launch improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and crossfunctional partners to meet milestones and balance competing priorities.
• Drive projects to successful completion by guiding and supporting your teams while demonstrating a strong sense of urgency.
• CrossFunctional Coordination:
• Work closely with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely parts release ordering and delivery.
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address part shortages or delays.
• Engineering Process Support:
• Partner with engineers to implement robust processes including Design Reviews DFMEA CAE and DVPRs.
• Lead weekly Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with internal and external stakeholders to address issues and risks.
• Issue Resolution:
• Generate and manage Jira tickets to track concerns ensuring thorough Root Cause Analysis and the implementation of both shortterm and permanent corrective actions.
• Change Management:
• Oversee the change control process collaborating with materials planning and manufacturing teams to manage new revision effectivity efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelors Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience:
• 35 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector (automotive experience is a plus).
• Startup experience is advantageous.
• 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.
• Domain Knowledge (one or more would be a plus):
• Electrical system design and harnessing layout.
• Vehicle hardware interfaces and packaging.
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including cameras and sensors.
• Vehicle software and controls.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong project management skills from ideation to completion.
• 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.