Description
EE and Software Program Manager
Company Overview
Fisker Inc. is a design led pioneering mobility technology company researching, developing and producing next generation electrically powered vehicles. As the electrification revolution begins to infiltrate the automotive industry, Fisker are focused on delivering advanced smart solutions across the electrification ecosystem from charging, to battery technology, powertrain and connected vehicle functionality. Strong product design is at our core where distinctive emotional yet cost effective style meet the latest in cutting edge technology.
Role Overview
As EE and Software Program Manager you will be responsible to collaborate and coordinate across all functions related to the delivery of the Electrical Systems and Software for the Ocean Program. As Program Manager your primarily role is to turn program goals and objectives into tasks and deliverables, develop and implement key metrics, monitor program progress and enable the EE and Software teams to a successful on time and on budget delivery. This role requires exceptional communication and organizational skills. A successful candidate needs to thrive in a pressurized environment using data and facts to help identify risks, manage resources and solve problems quickly and effectively. A strong team ethic with the ability to interact at all levels and across business boundaries is required to be successful in this position.
Responsibilities
- Develop and monitor project plans
- Business and Technical target monitoring
- Program metrics generation, including timing and cost status tracking
- Manage cross-functional meetings for EE and Software Teams
- Timing control, planning, synchronization communication to all stake holders
- Identify programme disconnects and pro-actively identify and implement all required resolution activities
- Report Status on weekly established Program Meetings
- Act as primary stakeholder on Gateways deliverables for EE and Software team
- Identify Risks and Opportunities and ensure they are proper communicated and channeled
- Support Vehicle Line Program Manager in overall program coordination and delivery
Basic Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Engineering Computer Science
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- 5 Years minimum of experience as Program Manager in Software or Electrical Systems
- 5-7 Years of experience in Automotive Industry
- Knowledge / qualifications in Six Sigma / Lean.
- Problem solving; 8D, Practical problem solving.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer.
- Proven track record of working on automotive vehicle delivery programs.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Independent /Self Starting.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Good working ethic and team player.
- Eager to learn.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
Requirements
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences
- Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty.
- Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
- Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way
- Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
- Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
- Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.
Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fisker Inc.’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at hr@fiskerinc.com.