Technical ProjectProgram Manager 4

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Title: Technical Project/Program Manager 4

Location: Newark CA / Phoenix AZ

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

Position Summary

The clients mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience.
As we develop our vertically integrated manufacturing portfolio at AMP-1 in Casa Grande AZ we are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager Operations/Manufacturing to lead the cross functional operations program driving the industrialization and launch of assigned vehicle programs.
This role is accountable for ensuring synchronized planning/readiness across all manufacturing shops and enabling functions to shepherd successful vehicle introductions that meet timing cost and quality targets.
This is a high-impact role that requires an ownership mindset passion for excellence and the ability to act with urgency in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

You Will:

Serve as the Voice of Operations/Manufacturing towards Vehicle Program Management (VPM) Engineering (R&D) Supply Chain and other centralized business functions ensuring synchronized product maturity and factory capability.
Provide program oversight for the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) supporting Project Controls for assigned vehicle programs.
Lead cross-functional readiness across all manufacturing shops (Stamping Body in White Paint General Assembly Powertrain) and enabling functions (Manufacturing Engineering Logistics Launch IT/MES EHS Quality Material Planning)
Drive execution of manufacturing-led pre-production build phases and ensure equipment workforce component availability and logistics readiness are on track.
Chair operational governance forums; contribute to stage-gate criteria escalation protocols and PDP milestone reviews.
Collaborate with global operations leadership engineering supply chain etc to resolve constraints and drive execution.

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition

Unique Selling Points:

Great executive exposure and will be managing a high level project.
This is a critical component to the business and an attractive project to add to your tool belt.
Individual will have early influence over the planning and execution

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required:

8 overall years of experience in the field.

Degrees or certifications required:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or related fields preferred.
Disqualifiers: Candidates not willing to travel internationally.
Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain:

Performance Indicators:

Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and quality of work

Top 3 Hard Skills Required Years of Experience

Minimum 8 years experience within the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Minimum 8 years experience with China-based manufacturing operations and vendor management
Minimum 8 years experience with Executive Summary Ability to stand up in front of VPs and highlight status and risks to executives. And presentations.
Must be bilingual in Chinese

You Bring:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management STEM or related discipline
A minimum of 8 years experience in automotive program management OEM experience preferred
Experience supporting vehicle launches managing complex manufacturing programs
Strong understanding of vertically integrated manufacturing processes and their intersection with product development.
Proficiency in program governance risk management and integrated scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera P6 or equivalent).
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement frameworks.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for program execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP or PgMP certification.
Experience with EV manufacturing and global operations.
Familiarity with APQP/PPAP S&OP processes and digital manufacturing systems (MES ERP

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Job Title: Technical Project/Program Manager 4 Location: Newark CA / Phoenix AZ Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Temporary As...