Overnight Non Technical Project Management Jobs in Riverside, CA

Irvine, CA

Our client is a rapidly growing technology company seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex customer-facing programs and technical projects. This is a full-time opportunity for a project leader who can manage initiatives from planning through delivery while coordinating across customers, engineering, supply chain, production, and operations.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in the automotive, electric vehicle (EV), autonomous vehicle (AV), or related mobility industry who has experience managing technically complex projects. The Senior Program Manager will take ownership of project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communication while proactively addressing risks and keeping multiple programs on track.

• 8+ years of project or program management experience preferred

• Professional experience within the automotive, EV, AV, mobility, or closely related industry

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience

• Experience managing complex technical, engineering, design-build, or EPC projects

• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management

• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Gantt charts and similar project management tools

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing programs and external stakeholder relationships

• Ability to coordinate effectively across engineering, supply chain, procurement, production, operations, finance, and commercial teams

• Strong analytical, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to independently manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• PMP, PMI, or similar project management certification

• Experience supporting vehicle technology, EV infrastructure, autonomous vehicle technology, automotive systems, charging infrastructure, or related products

• Experience managing design-build or EPC projects

• Experience overseeing projects involving physical equipment, field deployment, or technical installations

• Manage multiple customer programs throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning through execution and delivery

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, resource plans, and responsibilities

• Track project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements

• Identify risks, delays, resource constraints, and other obstacles and coordinate solutions to keep projects moving forward

• Maintain project documentation, schedules, reporting, and performance metrics

• Serve as a key point of coordination between customers and internal teams

• Manage customer expectations regarding schedules, deliverables, technical requirements, and project status

• Communicate project milestones, risks, changes, and priorities to appropriate stakeholders

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners

• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, supply chain, production, operations, finance, and commercial teams

• Establish responsibilities and timelines across project stakeholders

• Drive resolution of technical and operational issues affecting project execution

• Partner with commercial teams to support successful delivery of customer solutions

• Develop project reports, dashboards, presentations, and business analyses

• Track program milestones, deliverables, and overall performance

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership

• Participate in project planning and operational meetings as needed

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Holiday Pay

• Professional growth and development opportunities