ALSO. · 4 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Lead
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
7+ years expALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to address global mobility challenges. The Technical Program Manager will lead vehicle programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality of products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead execution of the vehicle program through NPI development and through launch/sustaining, managing integration of all the major subsystems (e.g. powertrain, connectivity, chassis, etc..) through all the product development phases
Develop and drive program schedules, technical issues, design release management and resource needs with engineering and cross-functional teams. This includes managing FATP build with CM partners and setting clear objectives and goals for upstream subsystem builds
Work with stakeholders to understand top program blockers, technical issues, and complex design trade-offs. Drive closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitating decision-making discussions to meet overall business objectives
Manage communication of progress/status with stakeholders and leadership in various locations and time zones
Provide timely issue resolution and critical path management as top priorities shift
Understand system-level part interactions and manage plans to provide configurations into vehicle DVP testing, pilots, and field trials
Adapt lean processes to the program and Also organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field
7+ years of experience in program management, product management, engineering or similar cross-functional role
Track record taking consumer electronics, vehicles and/or other similar hardware devices from concept to launch through the product development process
Experience managing design releases, validation test plans, build execution and supply chain management
Proficiency with program management software tools (i.e., JIRA, Smartsheets, Agile/Arena, etc.)
Can dive deep and understand technical challenges while seeing forest for the trees to drive actionable outcomes
Can easily switch between concise communication with executives to detailed engineering planning session to vendor engagements and escalations
Understands how to accelerate development pace and complexities of system integration while balancing technical quality and product/design scope
Time-efficient with use of meetings and asynchronous communication to drive decisions and next steps
Ability to travel internationally as needed
Benefits
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$305MKey Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M
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