Sr. Vehicle Program Manager

The Sr. Vehicle Program Manager is responsible for leading the program team through the development and launch of a Karma vehicle program. The role requires efficient and effective program management to achieve defined program targets and timing. The Sr. Vehicle Program Manager is also responsible for defining, improving, and tracking metrics that ensure program success at Karma.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Provide program direction and drive strategy and execution at all levels within the organization to support a successful launch of a Karma vehicle program.
• Facilitate efficient and effective program management tools to achieve defined program targets (timing, cost, and quality)
• Monitor and support cross functional key metrics, initiating and supporting necessary meetings to help eliminate roadblocks and assure timely and effective realization of defined targets.
• Lead, manage, and improve the Karma product development system, workflows, and program deliverables (including multi-project management)
• Actively support and influence cross-functional communication and collaboration, lead by example
• Define, implement, and improve program targets and effective measurement and tracking of targets and program risks.
• Promote aggressive problem-solving processes and activities, identify, and help resolve critical issues, inspire, and influence creative solutions to complex issues.
• Monitor and track sustainable time and resource management (MS Project)
• Create and manage tracking tools and processes to improve visibility and awareness of project definition and status to management teams.
• Continuous improvement of all processes, methodologies, and systems
• Generate reports, monitor, and present materials to effectively communicate the status of initiatives and program activities.
• Lead weekly and monthly program meetings and gate reviews to support executive level approvals and program reporting. Track team deliverables and help drive to closure.
• Other duties as required or as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership in managing a vehicle program from start to production launch.
• Passionate about electric vehicles and new electric vehicle technologies
• Minimum 10 years of combined experience in engineering and program management in the Automotive Industry (OEM/Tier 1 preferably)
• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Software engineering or related
• Master’s in Engineering or related field preferred
• PMI/PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Highly structured and methodically working/self-motivated.
• Excellent understanding of cross-functional working
• Good understanding of common project management practices/methodology
• Excellent practical knowledge of Microsoft products, SharePoint, and JIRA
• Ability to flex between big picture timeline and detailed critical path tasks.
• Excellent understanding of product development process
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015)

Physical Requirements

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
• Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
• Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job in an indoor office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend 100% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment.

Physical Requirements

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
• Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
• Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job in an indoor office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend 100% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

• Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan)
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
• Paid Holidays including Company’s Annual Year End Shutdown
• Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
• Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule)
• Employee Driving Program
• Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$140,000 - 170,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive LLC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.

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