Staff Technical Program Manager - Electronics

About the Organization: Ultraviolette Automotive is seeking a seasoned Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and grow the Electronics Technical Program Management team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing cross-functional program execution across battery systems, charging infrastructure, wiring harness, vehicle control units, cluster development, and on-board charger programs. The Staff TPM will mentor a team of Technical Program Managers, drive program governance, and ensure delivery excellence across all electronics sub-systems. Job Description: • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6 Technical Program Managers spanning battery engineering, charging infrastructure, wiring harness, VCU/cluster, OBC, and motor/motor controller domains. • Own the end-to-end program lifecycle for all electronics programs from concept to production — defining milestones, tracking progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery. • Establish and drive program governance frameworks, including gate reviews, risk registers, change management, and escalation protocols. • Serve as the primary interface between the Electronics Engineering leadership and cross-functional partners in Mechanical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality. • Drive dependency management across parallel programs to ensure integration timelines are met at the vehicle level. • Define and continuously improve the team's program management processes, tools, and reporting cadence. • Lead executive-level program reviews and provide clear visibility into program health, risks, and mitigation strategies. • Champion engineering schedule rigor, enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive course correction. • Partner with Principal Program Manager to support headcount planning, team capability building, and org growth. Requirements: • 12 years of experience in program or project management in automotive, EV, or consumer electronics hardware companies. • 5 years of experience directly managing or leading teams of TPMs or engineers. • Deep technical understanding of EV electronics systems including battery management, power electronics, embedded control systems, or charging architecture. • Strong command of program management methodologies (Agile, Stage-Gate, or hybrid frameworks). • Demonstrated experience managing multi-discipline programs with hardware, firmware, and system integration components. • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills. • Experience with APQP, DFMEA, DVP, or similar automotive development processes is highly desirable. • PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification is a plus. • B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline required; M.Tech or MBA preferred.