Director of Program Management

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Able to travel as needed to support implementation of production activities in our Broomfield, CO location

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a startup or high-growth hardware company
• Background in EVs, mobility, or vehicle architecture
• Technical degree in engineering or a related field
• Experience with Jira or similar program management and documentation tools
• Prior experience in building and nurturing program teams
• Familiarity with both hardware and software development lifecycles
• 5+ years experience managing direct reports

Equity

• Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.