Technical Program Manager - Change & Configuration

TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER – Changes and NPI

Position Overview:
Harbinger is seeking a dynamic and proactive Technical Program Manager to join our PMO. In this pivotal role, you will support the development of our cutting-edge electric stripped chassis for the medium-duty truck market by overseeing the engineering change process and managing new product configurations. Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering Program Management, you will leverage your technical expertise and exceptional collaboration skills to drive strategic oversight and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Change Management:

• Oversee the Change Review Board (CRB) and manage the engineering change processes.
• Ensure efficient processing of engineering change requests (ECRs) and orders (ECOs) through prompt reviews, feedback, and approvals.
• Utilize technical judgment to assign items to the appropriate engineering owners and evaluate associated risks and opportunities.

New Products and Variants:

• Serve as the high-level owner for New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, managing one or more configurations, variants, or models of our stripped chassis.
• Develop and maintain project plans, gather cross-functional input, and drive projects to meet key milestones in a resource-competitive environment.

Data-Driven Insights:

• Collaborate with Engineering and other teams to develop comprehensive datasets, performance metrics, test results, and dashboard reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless propagation of new models and changes.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to resource conflicts, part shortages, and downstream impacts.

New Model Status Oversight:

• Maintain detailed records of vehicle introduction plans, including hardware/software versions and readiness levels to support program milestones.

Process Excellence:

• Ensure engineering rigor by tracking key deliverables such as Test Plans, Design Verification Plans (DVPs), Jira Tickets, and Vehicle Readiness Levels.

Issue Resolution:

• Act as the escalation point for issues related to the engineering change board and new configurations, ensuring timely tracking and resolution through Jira and other tools.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with internal teams and external suppliers via regular status meetings to monitor risks, dependencies, and deliverables.

Required Skills & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a Technical Discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• 3-5+ years in a technical or management role within a technical or automotive sector.
• Startup experience is a plus.

Technical Tools:

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience with SmartSheets or Microsoft Project.
• Expertise in Atlassian Jira for issue tracking and project management.

Core Competencies:

• Strong project execution skills from ideation to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• High level of independence with robust problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Flexibility to contribute beyond core responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.