Technical Project Manager, Vehicle Test
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Technical Project Manager for our Vehicle Development team. This position requires an automotive professional with relevant experience planning and organizing tests for design and production validation. Our ideal candidate exhibits a strong drive, an organized mindset, and has had prior experience bringing vehicles to production. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
The Role:
- Own and organize the vehicle testing schedule
- Ensure testing projects stay on track by coordinating resources, identifying and eliminating blockers
- Manage system and vehicle testing requirements across the organization including securing test facilities and coordinating testing logistics for significant off-site tests
- Enhance and maintain our vehicle testing program processes for tracking and reporting
- Collaborate with vendors / suppliers executing tests on Lucid’s behalf
- Support the organization by coordinating resources and eliminating blockers
- Regularly report testing status to management and executives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science minimum in a relevant science or engineering field or extensive years doing relevant work in the automotive industry
- Proven experience with automotive vehicle testing
- Strong understanding of industry vehicle testing standards and testing requirements
- Experience in system testing especially for chassis and powertrain components
- Experience making and tracking schedules for large programs / projects
- Strong knowledge of the automotive testing process for production vehicles
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members, vendors and management
- Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects
- Track record of establishing strong processes and work procedures
- Organized mindset and time management skills to keep projects on track to the finish
Education:
- Bachelor of Science minimum in a relevant science or engineering field or extensive years doing relevant work in the automotive industry
Advantageous:
- Masters degree in a relevant engineering field
- MBA or professional certification for Project/Program Management
- Experience testing fully electric vehicles
- 5+ years of experience
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