Program Manager leading high-visibility initiatives and strategic partnerships for myKaarma's automotive SaaS platform. Collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
Lead OEM engagements, internal process improvement initiatives, product-driven innovation efforts, and strategic partnerships, ensuring all programs are executed on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.
Work closely with OEM Account Executives, product marketing, and engineering teams to align on deliverables and execution.
Quickly identify and resolve issues related to APIs, reports, sales, and package configurations.
Ability to work with OEM clients and OEM Account Executives to develop operational reporting and data analytics projects that assist mK in selling and retaining business.
Triage manufacturer requests, leveraging past patterns to propose effective solutions.
Independently represent myKaarma in business review meetings with manufacturers, presenting findings and solutions.
Establish standardized program management methodologies to streamline large-scale initiatives.
Apply Lean/Toyota Production System (TPS) principles to enhance efficiency and improve project workflows.
Drive innovation through customer insights, technology application, and strategic partnerships.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a strong background in programming.
5+ years of experience in program/project management, specifically within the automotive industry and SaaS applications.
Proven experience working on applications used in the automotive industry.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage relationships with multiple car manufacturers.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly navigate myKaarma's systems to resolve technical issues.
Advanced system analysis skills to triage manufacturer requests and propose effective solutions based on past patterns.
Strong communication and presentation skills for representing myKaarma in business review meetings.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Monday.com.
Negotiation skills.
PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications are a plus.
Benefits
Flexible Work Environment: We embrace a high-performance, flexible structure that values freedom and responsibility. Our “Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled” model empowers teams to innovate and continuously improve using data-driven insights.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, life, and disability benefits.
Time Off: Generous vacation time to recharge and balance life outside work.
In-Office Perks: Work in an agile office space with perks like ping pong and foosball to unwind and connect, and unlimited lunch, snacks, or refreshments on-site.
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