We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Technical Project Manager, Closures Structures -

As a Technical Project Manager for the Closures Structures team, you will lead the engineering development and launch of vehicle closure systems such as side doors, hood, decklid, and charge port mechanisms. This role involves overseeing the packaging, design, and delivery of these systems, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of cost, weight, and functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the closures engineering team, driving the development of industry-leading closure systems.

Manage the entire lifecycle of closure systems, from concept to production launch.

Work cross-functionally with teams from engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and new product introduction to ensure smooth project execution.

Represent the closures team in program meetings and build events.

Chair project meetings to communicate plans, monitor progress, and follow up on assigned tasks.

Track and manage program and product changes to ensure on-time delivery.

Collaborate with suppliers to ensure technical excellence in closures systems.

Maintain detailed project management tools, including Gantt charts, to track project timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications:

4+ years of relevant project management experience, preferably in automotive or similar industries.

Strong experience in driving multiple projects in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Demonstrated proficiency in using project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, and familiarity with Jira is beneficial.

Ability to solve complex problems, prioritize tasks, and execute under stress.

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent project management experience.

Ability to travel up to 25% to Lucid manufacturing or other locations.

This role is ideal for someone with a can-do attitude, capable of leading diverse teams and projects while navigating the challenges of a fast-paced startup environment. The successful candidate will exhibit superior relationship-building and communication skills and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to delivering quality closure systems on time.

Salary Range: $100,000-140,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Technical Project Manager

Closures

ALTEN Technology

Compensation Overview

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

What critics are saying

What makes ALTEN Technology unique