Technical Program Manager, Fleet Operations

What to Expect

With millions of vehicles on the road, running efficient fleet operations is critical to our ability to deliver quality software that delights customers and pushes technology forward. We're operating with a suite of legacy tools that got us to where we are today; as we transition, we'll need to up-level our infrastructure. This TPM will facilitate global engineering vehicle allocation, tracking, use, and logistics across development & validation teams, balancing cost efficiency and coverage against tight, competing schedules. In this role, you'll own day-to-day fleet management, work on confidential programs, and drive the entire prototype lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have the determination & grit to succeed in a fast-paced, highly-dynamic development space - the more technical you are, the more runway you'll have to become a true product owner.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement fleet testing & validation improvements for faster engineering design cycle iterations
• Support software release coordination
• Facilitate engineering vehicle allocation, tracking, use and logistics across all engineering teams worldwide
• Define test metrics and track progress towards those metrics
• Coordinate with vehicle programs teams to define build plan allocation for upcoming programs and platforms
• Partner with various business stakeholders on fleet needs and support quarterly global engineering fleet audits

What You’ll Bring

• Experience operating in a fast-paced R&D or engineering environment with responsibility of implementing efficient changes & streamlining processes across multiple teams
• Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals in mechanical, electrical or software engineering
• Basic understanding of product development lifecycles
• Experience with Jira, Share Point, Confluence, and AI tools
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• EV, electronics, or automotive experience is a plus