In this role, you will:

• Manage multiple vendors on a daily/weekly basis and ensure Triage and Quality Assurance analytical work is done on time and with high quality. 
• Serve as the liaison between the vendors and the various engineering teams that are the customers of the vendors’ work. 
• Define KPIs and other metrics to measure, monitor, and improve the quality and quantity of work performed by the vendors.
• Provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders & leadership on project status, issues/risks, and accomplishments. 
• Collaborate with software, quality assurance, release management, systems engineering, and other teams to best support them.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent engineering experience in place of an engineering degree (STEM) 
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering or program management with a focus on managing vendors, managing engineering, and validation work
• Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects
• Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, Looker  etc.)
• Ability to concisely and effectively communicate to the senior leadership level of the organization

Bonus Qualifications

• Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
• Experience with autonomous vehicles, test operations, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
• Experience with developing and scaling strategies, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations