Senior Program Manager

Plus is a global provider of highly automated driving and fully autonomous driving solutions with headquarters in Silicon Valley, California. Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers and Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, Plus’s open autonomy technology platform is already powering vehicles in commercial use today. Working with one of the largest companies in the U.S., vehicle manufacturers, and others globally, Plus is helping to make driving safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable. Plus has received a number of industry awards and distinctions for its transformative technology and business momentum from Fast Company, Forbes, Insider, Consumer Electronics Show, AUVSI, and others. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage ongoing programs with key customers, Tier 1s, and OEMs.
• Gather and integrate project performance and progress information.
• Prepare detailed status reports which include: latest accomplishments, upcoming deliverables, project metrics, and risk analysis.
• Develop processes and procedures to improve functions within Operations.
• Prepare and update detailed project plans, deliverable timelines, KPIs and milestones.
• Self-prioritize and work efficiently through evolving project timelines and scopes, in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of effectively interacting with technical staff.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and support projects of varying complexity concurrently.

Required Skills:

• Solid program management experience.
• Proven track record of building and executing complex programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of listening and obtaining clarification, then adapting approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Creative problem solver.
• Natural leader in providing structure, prioritization and decisiveness.
• Persistent and persuasive towards results in an emphatic and pragmatic manner.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience at a top consulting firm.
• Experience working at a start-up company.
• Experience working in the automotive industry.