Program Management Analyst - Launch
About this role
Slate Auto is hiring a Program Management Analyst - Launch, full-time, on-site in Warsaw, Indiana, in the EV sector.
ABOUT SLATE
At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Program Management Analyst - Launch supports vehicle launch execution through issue tracking, deviation coordination, action management, reporting, and cross-functional follow-up. This role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing teams to ensure launch risks are visible and resolution plans are effectively executed.
| WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
- Maintain launch issue, deviation, and action trackers.
- Coordinate follow-up on corrective actions and open risks.
- Develop dashboards and status reports for leadership reviews.
- Support containment and readiness activities.
- Monitor issue aging and escalate overdue actions.
- Facilitate launch review meetings and document actions.
- Analyze trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Business or related discipline.
- 0-3 years of automotive, manufacturing, quality, or program management experience.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?
At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.
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Safety First
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Delight Customers
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One Team
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Relentless Improvement
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Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
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Respectful Collaboration
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Positive Legacy
WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
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About Slate Auto
Slate Auto
Affordable electric pickup truck startup. Manufacturing in the Midwest.
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