Senior Program Manager - WaveSense

COMPANY

GPR is radically accelerating the arrival of self-driving vehicles by tackling some of the most challenging problems that stand in the way of safe and reliable navigation. Every road in the world has a unique subsurface signature. GPR uses radar to create a map of those subsurface signatures from which self-driving cars and other automated vehicles can navigate. Vehicles using GPR are unaffected by common but challenging road conditions like snow, heavy rain, fog, or poor lane markings.

ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to lead our internal product development projects in both hardware and software domains and to lead our customer projects. In this role, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of projects, from conceptualization to execution and commercialization. You will work at our offices in Somerville, and you will have oversight of our day-to-day operations to ensure operational efficiency and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives. You will interface with customers and be responsible for aligning internal and external stakeholders on project scope and results. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization with high internal and external visibility.

WHO YOU ARE + WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You will manage the company’s hardware and software development projects, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful execution according to defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• You will work with the hardware and software teams to define milestones and prioritize the allocation of resources.
• You will coordinate and integrate workstreams across hardware and software teams. Facilitate communication, collaboration, and problem-solving to address technical challenges and optimize project outcomes.
• You will establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, actively engaging them to understand requirements, provide updates, and gather feedback.
• You will prepare and present regular status reports, project plans, and updates to senior management and stakeholders. Ensure transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
• You will assist our Software group as a Scrum Master, facilitating planning, removing obstacles and tracking progress to timely release high-quality software.
• You will be responsible for quoting projects to customers and managing project budgets.
• You will identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project success, proactively developing contingency plans and escalating as necessary.
• Manage day-to-day operational activities to ensure program deliverables are met on time and within the allocated budget
• You are organized and have superior communication skills