Technical Program Manager -Manufacturing General Assembly

About Slate

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA.  We believe that car buyers — not car companies — should call the shots.  We like looking at a road, not a screen.  We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need.
We like picking out the stuff we do need.  We think dings are badges, not blemishes.  But we know not everyone likes what we like.  So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.

Who we are looking for:

The Technical Program Manager, General Assembly will be leading strategic and operational initiatives across the General Assembly process, with a focus on budget forecasting, ERP, digital tools, training programs, and long-term planning. This role ensures the effective and timely launch of the general assembly line and integration with other OEM manufacturing processes, performance improvement, and innovation in the automotive sector. This role is based out of our Manufacturing Facility in Warsaw, Indiana and will have cross-functional communication with our teams in Troy, MI. 

What you get to do:

• Project Management: Lead coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within defined scope, quality, time, and cost requirements.
• Develop and run program schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating goals to project partners.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations by developing a communication process to keep others up-to-date on project results.
• Communicate regularly with senior management regarding the status of specific projects.
• Technical Oversight: Coordinate with engineering managers and engineers to estimate work efforts, define milestones, and manage resources.
• Resolve technical and operational problems within the given project scope.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor and report on program status regularly to ensure project deliverables are on time and within budget.
• Identify and escalate potential issues or risks that could affect the successful delivery of the project.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Ensure adherence to established standards and methodologies.

What you bring to the team:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in program or project management roles, with a strong background in automotive manufacturing particularly with general assembly processes.
• Certifications: PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications are helpful.
• Strong leadership and collaborator management skills
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Expertise in data visualization, KPI/KAI tracking, and executive reporting
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to oversee technical teams.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve conflicts and technical issues effectively.