Technical Program Manager

Job Overview:

Harbinger is seeking an energetic and experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Program Management Office. In this role, you will work with a highly innovative team developing a cutting-edge electric stripped chassis for the medium-duty truck market. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs, you will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management:

Own one or more major subsystems, projects and/or programs at Harbinger.

Develop and maintain project plans to launch product improvements.

Collaborate with engineering teams and cross-functional partners to meet milestones and balance competing priorities.

Drive projects to successful completion by guiding and supporting engineering teams while demonstrating a strong sense of urgency.

Understand the critical path(s) for assigned areas; identify, report and resolve roadblocks

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely parts release, ordering, delivery and implementation.

Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address part shortages or delays.

Engineering Process Support:

Partner with engineers to implement robust processes, including Design Reviews, DFMEA, CAE and DVPRs.

Lead weekly Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with internal stakeholders.

Support external (supplier) meetings as needed to address issues and risks.

Issue Resolution:

Drive resolution of engineering concerns, ensuring thorough Root Cause Analysis and the implementation of both short-term and permanent corrective actions.

Change Management:

Drive the execution of product improvement initiatives (including: cost reduction, durability, serviceability, etc.)

Oversee the change control process, collaborating with materials planning and manufacturing teams to manage new revision effectivity efficiently.

Resource Planning

Support Finance and Engineering in budget forecasting and management

Identify and escalate resource constraints to meet deliverables

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector (automotive experience is a plus).

Startup experience is advantageous.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project.

Familiarity with Atlassian Jira is a plus.

CAD experience is a plus.

Domain Knowledge (one or more would be a plus):

Vehicle hardware integration and packaging

Change management

Electrical system design and harnessing layout

Automotive electronic devices

EV powertrains

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Vehicle software and controls

Core Competencies:

Strong project management skills from ideation to completion.

An ownership mindset and bias for action.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities.

Key Benefits & Perks:

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

California Pay Range

$120,000—$160,000 USD