As a Program Associate, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of programs within our EV powertrain development roadmap. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive daily and weekly cadences, ensure alignmpcaent across stakeholders, and maintain clear visibility into milestones, risks, and program health. The ideal candidate will have experience in program or project management in the automotive or EV industry, strong coordination skills, and be capable of driving results in a fast-paced startup environment.
Program Support: Assist in managing programs related to EV powertrain development, ensuring alignment between cross-functional teams and program objectives.
Cadence Management: Drive daily/weekly stand-ups, reviews, and syncs, ensuring timely communication of priorities, progress, and blockers.
Project Tracking: Maintain detailed program plans, track milestones and program gates, and highlight deviations or risks early to Program Leadership.
Risk Management: Identify potential program risks, track mitigation actions, and escalate issues that may impact timelines, quality, or cost.
Stakeholder Communication: Prepare status reports, dashboards, documentation, and communication updates to ensure clarity and transparency across teams.
Continuous Improvement: Support efforts to streamline workflows, improve program processes, and enhance execution efficiency.
Technical Oversight: Build and maintain a working understanding of EV powertrain systems - motors, inverters, battery systems, and drivetrains to effectively participate in program discussions and track technical deliverables.
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Engineering
1-3 years of experience in program or project management, operations, or a cross-functional leadership role
Knowledge of EV powertrain components, including motors, inverters, battery systems, and drivetrains.
Experience supporting complex cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams.
Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) and familiarity with Agile methodologies.