ALSO. · 8 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, Operations
Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$210K/yr - $240K/yr
7+ years expALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small electric vehicles. The Technical Program Manager, Operations will drive the execution of manufacturing for these products, coordinating across teams to ensure timely production and quality delivery.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Own the operations / manufacturing readiness NPI and mass production schedule — ensuring timely execution, factory bring-up, tooling, production ramp plans, and operational readiness. Integrate manufacturing schedule to overall vehicle program and development
Lead coordination between technical program management, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, engineering, and finance teams to align on build schedule, ramp readiness, production plans
Develop and track readiness of critical manufacturing and tooling equipment across global supply chains
Identify, assess, and manage program risks across hardware design, supply chain, cost, and manufacturing quality
Define and implement business processes, success metrics, and dashboards to monitor project health and performance, continuously driving improvements in throughput, yield, and cost
Work with global supply manager and manufacturing/quality teams to plan factory capacity, lead equipment budgeting, and ensure testability, manufacturability, and scalability of hardware products
Lead operational program communications across organizational levels, providing regular updates on status, risks, and mitigation strategies to executives and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
7+ years of overall experience
Proven track record in managing NPI programs and launching products into mass production
Strong leadership and cross-functional influence without direct authority
Experience working with overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers (especially in Asia)
Experience with complex hardware involving PCBA, mechanical assemblies, batteries, and plastics in industries such as consumer electronics or automotive
Proven experience launching Tier 1 manufacturing sites
Skilled in project management and planning tools; proficiency with ERP systems, PLM tools (e.g. Arena), JIRA, and Confluence
Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written
Ability to work independently in dynamic, ambiguous environments
Ability to travel internationally up to ~30%
Mandarin language proficiency
Benefits
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$305MKey Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M
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