Senior Technical Program Manager
Senior Technical Program Manager coordinating cross-functional autonomous-vehicle projects, synthesizing technical/financial data for executives, and driving strategic initiatives at Motional.
- Compensation
- $125K–$167K / yr
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote U.S.
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Experience: 5 years of experience in a high-growth environment, ideally within a strategy consulting firm, internal corporate strategy team, Program Management Office (PMO), or an operational role wit
- Technical Background: Demonstrated understanding of technical concepts, engineering workflows, or data analysis (e.g., a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field).
- Project Management Acumen: Proven ability to manage complex projects, involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, from inception to completion.
- Analytical & Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to think analytically, structure complex arguments, and communicate (written and verbal) clearly and persuasively to executive and external audie
Nice to have
- Industry Experience: Experience working in the technology sector.
- Financial Literacy: Basic understanding of financial statements and corporate governance to effectively support shareholder communications.
Full description
Mission Summary:
This is an exciting and pivotal role for an analytically-minded and highly organized individual to directly support the engineering executive leadership team in driving key strategic initiatives across the company. The ideal candidate will blend a technical foundation with proven project management or strategy expertise to effectively coordinate complex, cross-functional efforts and manage critical communication workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Project Coordination & Execution
- Lead Project Management: Own the coordination, tracking, and communication of high-priority strategic projects that span multiple internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Finance, People, Legal) and organizational levels.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the engineering with departmental leads, ensuring alignment, surfacing roadblocks, and maintaining momentum on key initiatives.
- Meeting Management: Prepare agendas, presentations, and follow-up documentation for internal strategy reviews and project steering committee meetings.
2. Analytical Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Shareholder Communication Support: Conduct analytical review and drafting/editing of responses to high-stakes internal and external communications, particularly emails and reports directed to shareholders, executive leadership, and the Board.
- Information Synthesis: Digest complex technical, financial, and operational information into clear, concise, and strategic summaries for executive consumption and decision-making.
- Executive Briefing: Prepare the Engineering leadership team for meetings by providing timely and relevant research, talking points, and data-driven insights.
3. Operational Support & Engineering Partnership
- Prioritization Support: Assist the engineering leads in managing and prioritizing their strategic calendar, aligning time and resources with the company's highest priorities.
- Process Improvement: Drive process improvements by identifying and implementing efficiencies across engineering workflows, organizational processes, and reporting structures.
- Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct rapid, targeted research and analysis on emerging business opportunities or threats to inform strategic planning.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Experience: 5 years of experience in a high-growth environment, ideally within a strategy consulting firm, internal corporate strategy team, Program Management Office (PMO), or an operational role with a strategic focus.
- Technical Background: Demonstrated understanding of technical concepts, engineering workflows, or data analysis (e.g., a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field).