Senior Program Manager Hardware

We all like the idea of less congested cities and reduced CO2 emissions but making this a reality requires the development of new electric light vehicles, new technologies and new manufacturing methods. If this is something that excites you, we have the perfect role for you!

About Zoomo

At Zoomo, we’re pedalling hard for net-Zero, and our vision is to transition every urban delivery mile to light-electric vehicles. The world is shifting to on-demand delivery and we’re providing the wheels to make it happen.

Zoomo is the world’s leading provider of e-bikes for delivery, we’re a fast growing start-up with operations in the US, UK, France, Spain, Germany , Australia and we’re just getting started.

We’ve raised >US$95m and are a trusted partner to some of the world’s most innovative companies including Uber, Doordash, Gorillas and Getir. And now we’re looking for more passionate self-starters to grow with us.

Expect to join a fast paced and supportive environment where opportunities are unlimited and your career development is our priority.

The Role

You will setup the program and lead a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional team for the development and launch of new electric light vehicles. You will support the team with making design decisions via cost benefit analysis, identify and mitigate product and project risks and own the program schedule. You will also guide and lead the team through development uncertainties to make sure timelines and milestones are met. This role is very hands-on and you will work with the team to get stuff done.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior business leaders and key stakeholders to scope out new vehicle programs
  
• Define program plans including deliverables, schedule, resource planning, budget and status reporting
• Pro-active risk management including definition and execution of risk mitigation strategies
• Lead the program team to ensure milestones are met and support the team with decision making
• Participate in customer research and extract key insights to inform program scoping
• Contribute to the creation of business cases and own the programs budget and vehicle BOM
• Hands-on support of the team where ever possible to ensure timelines are met
• Build best practice examples and processes for hardware product development and program management
• Report to the Director of Product Hardware

Requirements

• Strong initiative and ability to independently drive a process of physical product development in a start-up environment
• Experience with management of multi disciplinary teams (design, electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing)
• Experience with creating and executing plans based on tight deadlines and multiple factors of risk
• Experience with formulating customer insights and definition of technical requirements
• Experience with facilitating technical decision making (features vs costs vs risk)
• Experience in working with external suppliers, preferably in Asia
• Ability to collaborate with people from a variety of different backgrounds across the business
• Strong work ethic, high attention to details and commitment to achieving results
• Ability to work across time zones (Europe, US, Australia)
• Minimum 5+ years experience in project management or program management, or a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree (Automotive, Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics)
• Bonus points if you have worked with electric light vehicles, ebikes, cars, scooters or robots before
• Bonus points if you know about chassis welding technologies and manufacturing methods
• Bonus points if you know relevant suppliers in Australia and Asia

Benefits

We are looking for exceptional people and will offer a package and environment to match.

• Jumping aboard a quickly growing company
• Working at a well-funded start-up with a strong management team and global presence
• The chance to be part of an organisation in hyper-growth with plenty of opportunity for personal development
• Flexible workplace with a team of extraordinary, motivated and fun co-workers
• Autonomy and ownership of the work you do, with flexible hours
• The full support of an experienced management team in helping you meet your targets and your professional development goals
• Attractive remuneration package and benefits
• Expect autonomy and responsibility in a fast-paced working environment