Slate Auto · 1 week ago
Head of Commercial Projects
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSlate Auto is focused on building safe and affordable vehicles with a commitment to reindustrialization. They are seeking a Head of Commercial Projects to drive cross-functional commercial initiatives, support executive decision-making, and manage high-impact projects involving internal teams and external partners.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive commercial and special projects, especially those that are cross-functional or lack a dedicated owner
Manage projects with external stakeholders/partners that intersect multiple commercial functions
Provide analytical support for decision-making and problem-solving, especially for the Commercial team and executive leadership
Respond to unexpected challenges with structured, data-driven solutions
Oversee and mentor a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality output and professional growth
Synthesize business intelligence, persona data, and market insights to inform commercial strategy
Own or coordinate executive and operational reporting for commercial performance, including dashboards and KPI tracking
Support org planning, milestone management, and leadership report synthesis
Fill gaps in commercial team operations as needed, including market research, regulatory analysis, and partnership coordination
Build and maintain strong working relationships across all company functions
Represent the commercial team in cross-functional forums and with external partners
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in commercial operations, strategy, or project management within a high-growth environments
Highly structured, analytical approach to problem solving and project management
Quick learner able to ramp up on new topics (e.g., battery costing, dealer law)
Ability to synthesize information across functions and communicate clearly and concisely
Proven track record of delivering high-quality output under tight deadlines
Experience managing or mentoring analysts or junior team members
Familiarity with executive-level decision-making and reporting
Experience with external partnership management
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
Recent News
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