Divergent · 17 hours ago
Senior Program Planner
Torrance, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $143K/yrDivergent is a technology company specializing in advanced manufacturing with a focus on machine learning and adaptive production systems. The Senior Program Planner will work closely with project managers and engineering teams to develop and maintain program schedules, ensuring timely production and synchronization of activities across various departments.
Embedded Software3D PrintingAerospaceIndustrialSoftwareRenewable EnergyManufacturingAutomotiveGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Partner with PMO and engineering during the proposal phase to develop detailed schedules (including design and release milestones)
Continuously update the schedule as design progresses and communicate changes to all stakeholders
Monitor real‑time progress against the schedule, flag variances, and work with engineering leads to implement corrective actions that keep part release on‑time
Align with production/operations as parts move through design and release, ensuring tooling, fixtures, work‑centers, and staffing are prepared for first‑article and volume production
Maintain and/or collaborate with data teams for the development of tools necessary to professionally report out on status and health of relevant programs
Identify all hardware, COTS (Commercial‑Off‑The‑Shelf) items, and outsourced processes needed for the program. Drive purchase‑order creation, lead‑time management, and on‑time‑to‑stock delivery of these components
Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to ensure demand, supply, and production plans are synchronized across sales, engineering, and manufacturing
Identify gaps in the scheduling or supply‑chain processes, propose enhancements, and apply lessons‑learned to future programs
Other duties as required to achieve 99% on-time delivery
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
A proven, progressing track record in planning, operations, manufacturing, supply chain management, or consulting
Experience using Microsoft Office
Solid interpersonal skills, motivated self-starter who can manage personal workload and execution to tight schedule
Experience interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in a start-up, consulting, or similar high-growth, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences for stakeholders internal and external to the organization
Collaborated successfully in a team environment to ensure cross-functional requirements are met
Advanced Excel skills
Strong communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
Benefits
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Company
Divergent
Divergent is a developer of Divergent Adaptive Production System a software-hardware solution to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
RochefortBridge BankHexagon
2025-09-15Series E· $250M
2025-09-15Debt Financing· $40M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $47M
Leadership Team
Kevin Czinger
Founder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairman
Matt Manske
Senior Director, Platform Software Development, Software R&D
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