Technical Program Manager II – Launch
About The Position
Slate is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to drive launch readiness, quality performance, issue resolution, and cross-functional execution, ensuring successful production ramp-up and achievement of saleable vehicle quality. The role leads launch issue management and readiness reviews, drives accountability across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, and owns launch dashboards, quality metrics, and executive reporting. It also leads escalation and recovery planning for critical launch risks, coordinates containment and corrective action strategies, facilitates senior leadership reviews and decision-making forums, and coaches Program Management Analysts. Applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States. Slate is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, launch, quality, or program management.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results in complex launch environments.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead launch issue management, deviation reduction, and readiness reviews.
- Drive accountability across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
- Own launch dashboards, quality metrics, and executive reporting.
- Lead escalation and recovery planning for critical launch risks.
- Coordinate containment and corrective action strategies.
- Facilitate senior leadership reviews and decision-making forums.
- Coach and mentor Program Management Analysts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
