Program Manager

REE Automotive (Nasdaq: REE) is changing the electric mobility and aims at becoming the standard for electric vehicles. REE’s disruptive corner technology enables a completely flat and modular chassis that supports mission-specific EVs from class 1 to class 6 for commercial vehicles and people movers.

REE is seeking a Program Manager to support REE’s rapid growth and development activities globally.

The Program Manager will take on a critical role of leading the successful and “non-event launch” minded management of their assigned program(s). This individual is ultimately accountable for orchestrating all program activities and creating a consolidated plan to align with the company’s critical path priorities. This involves internal synchronization between REE’s departments and partners, while embodying REE’s culture of organizational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Program Management strategy, methodology, and tools/processes that support a “Non-Event Launch” mindset.
• Plan, lead and monitor programs by ensuring execution and delivery according to scope and plan.
• Develop in line with a “start-up type” organization - dynamic plans, that allow for uncertainty while ability to highlight critical path; track and follow up on programs’ progress.
• Coordinate and lead internal and external meetings as applicable; these may range from technical to program planning, escalations, etc.
• Develop and measure program performance with measurable KPIs such as a launch readiness metric.
• Initiate and build new cross-company processes to ensure continuous improvement; lead program lesson learned reviews.
• Map resources needed to reach objectives and coordinate between teams.
• Provide ongoing program status reports detailing deliveries, challenges, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Conduct briefing and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Responsible for all assigned projects within the organizational unit.
• Focuses on directing organization to meet critical schedules, aids in resolving critical/complex technical or operational problems with peers.
• Budget development and execution.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (master’s preferred) or related technical field required or graduate from a vocational school coupled with relevant experience.
• Three to Five years plus within the Automotive industry, coupled with proven relevant experience.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Electric Vehicle ecosystem
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings or CAD models.
• Strong business acumen working in growing organizations and best practices.
• Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems.
• Team player: ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Well versed with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc.). Excellent organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment, proven track record of growing new businesses in a start-up or fast-growing technology company.
• Experience at a national and international level position preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; adverse in various problem-solving methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of inspection tools
• Strong motivation to support the company mission is necessary to succeed.
• Willingness to travel globally.