ABOUT Re:Car

Re:Car, is a new US company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.

Who we are looking for:

Re:Car is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Technical Program Management Specialist to join our growing team.

This role will be a key enabler to further detailing and executing Re:Car’s Program Management model by partnering cross functionally to define business processes and drive program excellence. You will be a primary enabler in creating a culture of transparency and accountability.

The Technical Program Management Specialist will be tasked with defining, documenting, and executing business processes to deliver program metrics such as timing, cost, quality, and functional objectives with a lean and continuous improvement method and mindset. She/He will work directly with the Exterior and Closures Systems teams to deliver program excellence aligned with Re:Car’s corporate objectives.

The Specialist is expected to take the initiative to manage all aspects of the system and component programs. He/She will create detailed timing and deliverable plans, react to requests, develop metrics and scorecards, and communicate efficiently across the company on topics such as timing, process, deliverables, issues, and other related needs.

What you get to do:

The Technical Program Management Specialist for Exterior and Closures Systems will be tasked with leading the implementation of a Program Management Business Operational Model with a lean and continuous improvement method and mindset. The focus is to assist the Exterior and Closures Engineering Team to deliver a quality product on time per the program deliverables and milestones. She/He will work directly with the cross-functional teams to deliver program excellence aligned with Re:Car’s corporate objectives.

• Lead the development of Program Management playbook and structure with a Lean mindset
• Single point of ownership for Exterior and Closure Systems as it relates to program timing, program deliverables, change management, and issues management
• Coordinate Beta, DV, PV build events including part buy-off
• Champion Hybrid Agile/Waterfall best practices where needed
• Engage with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Brand & Marketing, and Finance teams to communicate requirements and resolve issues
• Define/refine and ultimately manage business processes for efficient execution of the program objectives with a focus on the following areas
• Support the program management of Commercial Exterior and Closures Type 1 accessories.  Align timing, milestone deliverables, and required resources.  Manage and resolve issues and roadblocks with all stakeholders.  Drive execution of the programs.
• Align the Commercial and Engineering teams on the definition and execution of accessory API’s.  Follow up and resolve roadblocks to ensure program execution. 
• Ensure vehicle and commercial team alignment on program plan
• Develop clarity on API cost impact to the vehicle program
• Primary lead for Investigate and Action Bulletins specific to Exterior & Closures Systems and Commercial team needs.
• Work directly with the Design Engineering staff to document the unique needs of the Design team (timing alignment between CAD Steps and Feasibility Steps, Color/Material/Finish deliverable timing, issue follow-up, etc.). Work with both Design and Engineering to drive execution to program timing.
• Co-Chair the Cross functional Design meetings, documenting and addressing roadblocks and stagnate issue resolution.
• Provide program updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders.

What you bring to the team:

• BA / BS Degree in engineering/management discipline or equivalent in experience
• 10+ years of experience in program management, preferably in the automotive industry
• DRE experience is preferred
• Body Structure experience is a plus
• Previous assembly plant launch experience preferred
• Experience utilizing the Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Power suite
• Experience with PLM & ERP systems
• Excellent communication Team building and relationship building skills
• Demonstrate superior customer communication and service skills
• Possess the ability to perform engineering and design process assessments and generate findings and recommendations reports
• Ability to lead teams and meetings considering tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail
• A track record of successfully delivering large scale, complex, cross-functional and capital-intensive projects.
• Technical writing and documentation experience

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate:

• Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275