Senior Technical Program Manager

About Pebble

Pebble is a sustainable living startup defining a new way to live, work and explore from anywhere with a 100% electric, hassle-free RV trailer. Built by a team of experts in both automotive and consumer technology, Pebble combines electrification with cutting-edge automotive technology for a travel trailer experience that removes the hassles RV trailer owners have struggled with for decades.

At Pebble, we are building out the future of lighter, more flexible living. We see a world where your home can be anywhere you want to take it. Pebble blends the best of what it means to be at home, on the road, and off-grid into something useful and magical. This is a collective effort. Our team is dedicated to making not just products, but a lifestyle that is truly sustainable.

If the idea of building out the future sparks your imagination and intersects with your skills, we’d love to meet you.

Role Summary

Role: Senior Technical Program Manager

Location: Fremont, CA.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Program Manager to spearhead all programs across Pebble. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and launch of our groundbreaking electric vehicles. This includes vehicle design and development, software, robotics engineering, marketing, etc. As a key leader, you’ll be the central glue of all the cross functional teams and key work streams across the company. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the end-to-end program management of complex automotive projects, overseeing the development, integration, and launch of innovative vehicle technologies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, manufacturing, marketing and other cross-functional teams to align project goals, ensure clear communication, and drive seamless execution.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project execution from concept to production.
• Establish clear project milestones and deliverables, tracking progress and adjusting plans as necessary to ensure timely achievement of goals.
• Identify potential risks and roadblocks, devise mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges to minimize disruptions and delays.
• Drive and facilitate data-driven decision making with cross functional stakeholders
• Effectively communicate project updates, status reports, and technical details to internal and external stakeholders, fostering transparency and alignment.
• Drive continuous process improvement within the teams, seeking opportunities to reduce frictions, improve efficiency and predictability of execution.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, making strategic decisions to optimize resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in technical program management for consumer or automotive products
• Successful launch of high volume consumer or automotive products
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering collaboration and building relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software.
• Self-starter, versatile, hands-on and mission driven
• Comfortable, adaptable and thrive in early stage startup environment that is fast-paced, rapidly evolving
• Experience with RV is a bonus

Benefits: 

Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, Unlimited Paid Time Off