Senior Technical Program Manager

Divergent • Torrance, CA

13d • $115,670 - $159,050 • Onsite

About The Position

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
Divergent is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Technical Program Manager with experience in leading program and project activities related to design, development, qualification and production support of components to assist with a clean sheet development project.
The Role
Successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects by managing resources, risks, and technical baselines
Collaborate across technical teams and ensure project milestones are met with precision and quality
Facilitate technical review meetings, document, and communicate decision to stakeholders
Support Configuration Management, Risk/Issue/Opportunity, and Scheduling processes
Create, manage, track and report project spending

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• BS degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field
• minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Atlassian tools emphasis on Confluence and Jira
• Experience in both traditional and agile project methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Configuration Management background
• Microsoft Project or Smartsheets experience
• Certified Project Management Professional
• Familiarity with gas turbine design
• Familiar with additive manufacturing techniques, specifically metal AM for component development and production

Responsibilities

• Successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects by managing resources, risks, and technical baselines
• Collaborate across technical teams and ensure project milestones are met with precision and quality
• Facilitate technical review meetings, document, and communicate decision to stakeholders
• Support Configuration Management, Risk/Issue/Opportunity, and Scheduling processes
• Create, manage, track and report project spending

Benefits

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees