Thermal Technical Program Manager
Core
Lead the planning and delivery of the thermal management system for next-generation electric vehicles, covering coolant, refrigeration, and climate/HVAC subsystems.
Role type
Senior IC thermal technical program manager
Builds
Next-generation electric vehicles (EVs)
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicle Thermal Management
Required skills
Program planning and execution, Milestone and critical-path management, Cross-functional stakeholder management, Supplier and industrialization coordination, Build and test readiness, Resource and budget management, Risk and issue management, Decision facilitation, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA, PMP certification, Thermal management system experience in EVs, Supplier management through prototype to production, Project management tools proficiency (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project)
Technologies
Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive program plans for EV thermal management systems from concept to launch, Track thermal deliverables against vehicle program milestones and gateways, Serve as primary interface between Thermal team and vehicle program management/product development/manufacturing/purchasing/supply chain, Manage supplier timing, quotes, prototype deliveries, and industrialization activities, Align prototype builds, test vehicles, and facility time with the program schedule, Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and timeline adherence, Proactively identify technical, schedule, and resource risks and drive mitigation strategies, Establish clear communication channels and provide regular updates on program status to all stakeholders, Facilitate critical technical and strategic decisions, Champion program management best practices and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC