Cross-Functional Leadership & Transition to Operations

• Lead cross-functional program meetings aligning R&D Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and external partners.
• Partner with the Operations Program Manager to bring DFM/DFx reviews, supplier selection, and process input into the program early and throughout development.
• Lead the structured transition of the program to the Operations Program Manager upon completion of Verification and Validation per the defined exit criteria, including released design data, Verification and Validation results, open issues and risks, and lessons learned.
• Support the Operations Program Manager after transition by resolving technical program issues that surface during production ramp.

Reporting & Program Governance

• Report regularly to leadership on program health, schedule, budget, risks, and key decisions.
• Ensure program documentation (requirements, design baselines, change records, test plans and reports) is controlled, current, and compliant with company standards.
• Contribute to the development of PMO processes, tools, and templates, including the Phase-Gate framework.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or a relevant technical discipline required. 5–8+ years of Program or Project Management experience leading complex hardware development programs that are highly cross-functional (ME, EE, SW, Controls, Ops, Supply Chain, etc.) required. Demonstrated experience taking hardware programs from concept through design Verification and Validation required. Experience with Phase-Gate / New Product Development processes (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) required. Experience in power generation, aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar complex industries preferred; startup or fast-paced setting preferred. PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Skills and Abilities Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Strong budget and schedule management skills; comfortable owning financial targets. Strong executive-level written and verbal communication, including the ability to prepare and deliver Gate Reviews. Ability to navigate ambiguity, make and escalate sound decisions, and keep team momentum and program cadence on track. Proficiency with Program Management and engineering tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, PLM/change management systems).

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to travel, including regular travel to Hyliion's Texas manufacturing facility for prototype builds, test events, and program transition activities (estimated 20%), by plane, automobile, etc.

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this role at this time.

Benefits:

• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plan

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at [email protected].