Technical Program Manager, Harbinger Motors
Electrical
$120-180k
Plus Stock Options
Office located in Garden Grove, CA
Commercial EV manufacturer
Posted today
Commercial EV manufacturer
201-500 employees
Posted today
$120-180k
Plus Stock Options
Office located in Garden Grove, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the medium-duty vehicle industry.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline
- Minimum of 3-5 years in a technical or management role within a technical sector (automotive or defense experience is a plus)
- Electrical system design and/or power electronics development experience
- Startup experience is advantageous
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Experience with SmartSheets or MS Project
- Familiarity with Atlassian Jira is a plus
- CAD experience is a plus
- Automotive electronic devices
- Vehicle software and controls
- Cybersecurity and Functional Safety work products
- Defense industry knowledge, preferably for UGV products
- Strong project management skills from ideation to completion
- An ownership mindset and bias for action
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Flexibility to contribute beyond primary job responsibilities
What the job involves
- Harbinger is seeking an energetic and experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Program Management Office
- In this role, you will work with a highly innovative team developing a cutting-edge electric stripped chassis for the medium-duty truck market. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Programs, you will coordinate, manage, and communicate the status of engineering programs across our organization
- Own one or more major subsystems, projects and/or programs at Harbinger
- Develop and maintain project plans to launch product improvements
- Collaborate with engineering teams and cross-functional partners to meet milestones and balance competing priorities
- Drive projects to successful completion by guiding and supporting engineering teams while demonstrating a strong sense of urgency
- Understand the critical path(s) for assigned areas; identify, report and resolve roadblocks
- Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely parts release, ordering, delivery and implementation
- Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address part shortages or delays
- Partner with engineers to implement robust processes, including Design Reviews, DFMEA, CAE and DVPRs
- Lead weekly Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with internal stakeholders
- Support external (supplier) meetings as needed to address issues and risks
- Drive resolution of engineering concerns, ensuring thorough Root Cause Analysis and the implementation of both short-term and permanent corrective actions
- Drive the execution of product improvement initiatives (including: cost reduction, durability, serviceability, etc.)
- Oversee the change control process, collaborating with materials planning and manufacturing teams to manage new revision effectivity efficiently
- Support Finance and Engineering in budget forecasting and management
- Identify and escalate resource constraints to meet deliverables
Our take
Traditionally, commercial fleets and medium-duty vehicle operators have faced barriers such as high acquisition costs and limited options in the electric vehicle market. Harbinger aims to disrupt this landscape by developing an electric stripped chassis that specifically caters to the performance, durability, and lifespan expectations of Class 4 to Class 6 vehicles.
The company's focus on delivering an EV platform priced with zero acquisition premium addresses a key obstacle in the widespread adoption of EVs within the commercial sector. With impressive funding to its name, a 2025-announced deal to build trucks for FedEx and a 2026 announced plan to build hybrid vehicles for emergency services, Harbinger Motors is ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric mobility for commercial and speciality vehicles.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2025
$160m
SERIES C
Jan 2025
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $357.7m
Company benefits
- 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options
- Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
- Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
- Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized
Company HQ
West Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA
Leadership
John Henry Harris
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked at OED Consulting Engineers as a Hardware Engineering Consultant. They also served as the Head of Sentry Tower Hardware and principal Mechanical Engineer at Anduril Industries.
Phillip Weicker
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously co-founded Cannoo and held various roles at the company between 2017 and 2020. Before Cannoo, they worked at Faraday Future where they served as the Director and Senior Manager of Battery Systems.
William Eberts
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously worked as an Engineering Project Manager at Anduril Industries. Before that, they were a Program Manager at Cannoo.
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