Technical Program Manager

Job Description

<p>The Project Manager will lead the launch and scaling of Optimus Academy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align training and operations strategy with business objectives, drive process improvements, and ensure effective communication of policies and procedures across the organization. </p><p>This role is for you if you are used to and enjoy solving hard problems; you have a maniacal sense of urgency and roll up your sleeves to get things done. A daily routine doesn't exist in our fast-paced environment, which is why you must adapt to new circumstances regularly.  </p>

Job Responsibilities

• Own multiple concurrent Academy projects measured against the five operating KPIs — Safety, People, Accuracy, Rate, Cost — each with milestone dates, a named owner, and a weekly status against target 

• Support the leadership team in bridging the gap from idea to action — take concepts and convert them into scoped plans, owners, and dates through a repeatable, systematic approach 

• Drive cross-functional projects across Collection, Engineering, Recruiting, HR, EHS, Facilities, and suppliers; convert competing priorities into a single sequenced action list with owners and due dates 

• Run operations end to end — from the headcount model and training plan down to floor walks, shift handoffs, and station-level problem solving the same day it surfaces 

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational programs, recommending and implementing improvements as needed 

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in project management or manufacturing operations, OR a clear display of excellence and outstanding achievements when experience is missing 

• Direct people leadership experience — hired, coached, and developed teams, including managing through leads and supervisors 

• Hands-on with data — builds dashboards and reporting from raw sources (Excel, SQL, Tableau/Power BI or equivalent) and uses them to drive decisions, not just report status 

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and confidentiality; can-do attitude and a heightened sense of urgency 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, from the production floor to top management; willingness to work difficult challenges regardless of discipline, including off-shift coverage during ramp