Director of Program Management, Lightship

• 10+ years of experience in program management within hardware, automotive, or related industries
• Demonstrated success in leading vehicle-scale or complex hardware product development programs through to production
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, foster alignment, and guide teams to resolution in high-pressure environments
• 2+ years experience managing direct reports

Desirable

• We are seeking a Director of Program Management to lead and guide the cross-functional execution of our vehicle programs from prototype through to production
• As a valued member of the Development and Operations Leadership team, you will coordinate efforts across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business functions to ensure our programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. You will help shape the processes, tools, and structures that enable us to scale sustainably and collaboratively
• Oversee the delivery of vehicle and platform programs from concept through manufacturing and delivery
• Foster and develop a growing team of program managers, supporting their success as the organization expands
• Develop and implement inclusive, scalable processes for program reviews, phase gates, risk management, and change control
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and industrial design teams to align milestones and navigate dependencies
• Promote cross-functional visibility into program status, risks, and contingency plans
• Share insights and updates with executive leadership to inform roadmap decisions
• Design and maintain tools and documentation that support repeatable, high-quality execution across product lines