Partner with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to improve the planning, tracking, and execution of complex product development programs Key Responsibilities - Partner with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to improve the planning, tracking, and execution of complex product development programs - Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple functional teams - Drive consistent execution of key program processes including change management, resource planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and phase-gate readiness - Coordinate cross-functional activities and follow up on actions, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure commitments are completed on time - Support resource planning across programs by consolidating demand, identifying capacity gaps and conflicts, and providing clear visibility to program and functional leadership - Support product and program change management by coordinating impact assessments, implementation plans, approvals, timing, and cross-functional communication - Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs that provide leadership with clear visibility into program health, schedule performance, resource needs, risks, and execution gaps - Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize Program Management processes, tools, templates, and reporting across programs - Partner with Engineering, Product, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions to ensure program plans and processes are aligned and effectively executed - Help establish scalable program-management infrastructure and best practices as Aeva's programs and organization continue to grow - Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring execution gaps, driving corrective actions, and incorporating lessons learned into program processes Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business,



Operations, or a related field - 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, program operations, engineering operations, or a related role - Experience supporting complex cross-functional hardware and/or software product development programs - Strong project planning skills with experience managing schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths - Experience with resource planning, change management, risk management, or product development governance processes - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize complex information and turn it into actionable insights - Demonstrated ability to drive execution across teams without direct authority - Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through and a bias toward action - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across engineering teams and senior leadership - Experience with project and program management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, and spreadsheets - Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple programs, priorities, and stakeholders - Experience in automotive, autonomous systems, LiDAR, robotics, or another complex hardware/software development workplace - Knowledge of automotive product development processes including EV/DV/PV, APQP/PPAP, ASPICE, or VDA - Experience developing program dashboards, automated reporting, and resource-management tools - Experience establishing or improving PMO/program-management processes in a growing technology organization - Familiarity with product lifecycle management and engineering change-control processes - Be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team - Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants - Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more - Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

📌 Program Operations Manager (Canada)
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📍 Canada