Senior Manager, Program Management

Senior Manager, Program Management

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We're building the world's best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces.

Since our founding in 2017, we've given more than 300,000 autonomy-enabled rides to real people around the globe. And we're just getting started. We're hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Program Management oversees a portfolio of related projects and ensures their successful completion as well as managing a group of talented and adaptable Program Managers who drive the development and integration of complex hardware and software on schedule. The position reports to the VP Operations and works alongside VP's and Directors of Vehicle Engineering, Software and Production.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with and across multiple functional partners to document and track the execution of development programs
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for program managers who:
• Develop and communicate program plans and timelines
• Remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance
• Measure progress and adjust performance accordingly
• Develop contingency plans when needed
• Deploy program management processes and ensure they are followed accordingly
• Demonstrate adaptability and supporting continuous learning

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

• Provide program management subject matter expertise to guide and mentor the PM team
• Stakeholder management - to establish and organize relationships with internal (Finance, Accounting, Legal, Site Operations, supply chain) and external (customers and their partners and vendors) stakeholders and meet their needs and expectations.
• Teamwork – to reach cross-functionally within May and across to our partners and customers to build trust, solve problems, resolve conflicts, etc. to launch sites successfully under tight deadlines.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills to prioritize and manage projects effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to establish and maintain effective communications with internal customers, senior and executive management
• Leadership and ability to foster positive work environment to promote creativity and teamwork
• Collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively across the company

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of relevant program management experience
• 3+ years of relevant people management experience
• Strong understanding of automotive hardware and software development process with an appreciation for maintaining a high quality bar with low operational overhead
• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks
• Impeccable discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information
• Experience with Jira and/or other project management tools

Desirable

• Master's degree in Engineering (esp. Computer science), MBA degree, or equivalent experience
• PMP or other program management certifications
• 15+ years of relevant program management experience
• 5+ years of relevant people management experience
• Experience in Autonomous Vehicles, Machine Learning, Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT) or Transportation as a Service
• Start-up Experience

Physical Requirements

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use

Travel Required? - Minimal: 1%-10%

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
• Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $145,000 USD