ALSO is an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian, focused on creating vertically integrated, small EVs. In this role, you will be a member of ALSO's Technical Program Management team, responsible for driving the drive unit and actuator modules end to end from concept/proto development phase through mass production. You will partner with product, mechanical, electrical, firmware, test, supply chain, industrial design, and other cross-functional teams to drive product development in consumer-facing products.
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary hardware projects from start to finish, managing drive unit programs from architecture and prototyping through validation, industrialization and production ramp; Plan requirements with stakeholders, identify and manage risks early, and lead rapid reaction plans to keep the program on track; Drive planning and implementation of customer features with cross-functional teams to hit roadmap goals, tracking progress and communicating status, blockers, and risks to leadership; Develop and manage comprehensive program schedules via Gantt charts, technical issues, design release management, certification, manufacturing, and resource needs; Identify and solve top program blockers and adapt lean processes to the organization
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, or a related engineering field; 7+ years of experience in program management, engineering or similar cross-functional role; Demonstrated success in shipping drive unit and actuator products from initial concept through mass production; Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, including tooling qualification, PPAP, DVT/PVT, and first-article inspections; Experience managing programs involving electromechanical systems with multiple interdependent subsystems (motors, PCBAs, sensors, structural assemblies); Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and global suppliers on industrialization and production readiness; Ability to understand technical discussions and provide decision framework to make technical decisions and accelerate development; Clear communicator able to hold conversations with engineering and supply chain while distilling status and decisions for executive leadership; Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (estimated ~10-15%)
Benefits
Robust health coverage with health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options; One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates; Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny; Flexible time off; 401(k) match
Stany Zjednoczone · Palo Alto
