About the Role – You will:

• Develop and track to project budgets and target dates
• Develop and maintain project schedules
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Guide cross-functional teams to assure all milestones are monitored and met on schedule
• Identify both risks and issues and facilitate issue resolution across departments and escalates as appropriate
• Communicate project status and results to external customers, management, and internal customers through frequent contact and communication efforts
• Adhere to and enforce project processes, methodologies and program standards
• Provide oversight and coordination with Engineering, Production, Marketing and other teams and business units throughout the product development lifecycle
• Participate in design reviews internally and with external suppliers and customers.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure specification compliance in the areas of the design, system performance and delivery criteria
• Lead milestone stage gate reviews and other required meetings with internal and external teams
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to ensure inventory for prototype development is ordered, received, and managed
• Create regular status reports summarizing status of projects including financials, risks, mitigations, contingencies and impact to revenue and present to leadership team
• Understand customer delivery requirements and revenue targets to guide decisions to achieve the desired outcome
• Capture the lessons learned and facilitate cross-functional meetings to share and address findings

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the New Product Introduction (NPI) and Change Management Team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) Team and Change Management that supports Proterra’s Battery Manufacturing and Engineering operations in Greenville, SC.
• You will report to the Director of Operational Excellence and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Greer, SC

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Customer-focused attitude, with a high-level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work with a high workload with interruptions and deadlines in an open environment.

Your Experience Includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in NPI program management within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of battery technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.

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Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).