Job Title:
Electric Vehicle Program Manager

Company: AAA Club Alliance

Location: wilmington, NC

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

AAA is hiring for an Electric Vehicle Program Manager to join our team! The Electric Vehicle (EV) Program Manager acts as an essential member of the Innovation team to explore, test, and evaluate ACA's EV landscape and provide EV solutions to ACA members and EV owners.What we can offer you:A competitive salary, commensurate with experienceAnnual Bonus + Annual Merit Increase EligibilityHybrid schedule availableComprehensive health benefits package3+ weeks of paid time off accrued during your first year401(K) plan with company match up to 7%Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursementPaid time off to volunteer & company-sponsored volunteer events throughout the yearOther benefits include a free AAA Premier Membership, Health & Wellness Program, Health Concierge Service, Health & Life Insurance, Short TermLong Term DisabilityWhat You'll Do:Works with ACA Innovation team to explore test and evaluate new EV related solutions for consumers and owns the scaling process for efforts that demonstrate promiseLeads the EV stakeholder group across AAA Club AllianceWorks with ACA Content, Brand and Publications to create, secure and recommend consumer facing content that positions ACA as an expert in the EV fieldProvides educational materials to ACA Associates in an effort to help them stay abreast of how EVs will impact all aspects of ACA's businessCollaborates with new business development to identify where EV solutions intersect with other emerging and adjacent spaces for ACAFostersestablishes inter-Club best practice sharing on the advancement of EV activity Preparesproduces quarterly market analysis to report on trends in the EV space impacting AAA businessManages the successful research, development and deployment of EV programs that support ACA's EV strategy Responsible for managing cost, schedule, success measures and overall progress of EV programs, creating monthly reports detailing resultsReviews and influence bidsproposals for major opportunities to ensure proposed solutions meet requirements for feasibility of implementation and profitabilityPerforms riskissue assessment, tracking, resolution and escalation to ensure new programs progress according to planRepresents Club in negotiations to achieve contracts that minimize contractual riskDevelops, maintains and manages mutually beneficial business relationships with ACA EV stakeholders including collaborating with business units such as insurance and car care to ensure a cohesive execution of ACA's EV strategyCollaborates with senior level business and technical resources to ensure that the strategy, planning and delivery approach achieves the desired end result.Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures in conjunction with stakeholders.Develops annual budgets for programs and on a continuous basis, analyzes budget and technical reports; interprets and evaluates staff reports; observes performance and provides feedback to management; solves division related issues; keeps abreast of laws, regulations and codes; explains and interprets policy.Implements programs that meet the needs of the business line.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, Program Management or like field5+ years' applicable experience3+ years of product development or program management experience preferably in the automotive engineering industryDemonstrated knowledge of automotive engineering and programproduct ecosystem specific to EVsDemonstrated program management skills with excellent problem solving abilities & a track record of exceeding program targetsDemonstrates bias toward action with an ability to build consensus, generate support and influence decision-making Comfortable with ambiguity and leans into a test and learn environmentDemonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently, as well as, in a team settingAbility to use independent judgment and work in a challenging business environment with significant unknownsExcellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate technical processes to non-technical peopleExcellent presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to work across a variety of departments, as well as interface with technologies and clientsStrong relationship management, collaborating and influencing skillsStrong analytical skillsAbility to comprehend and explain financial dataProficient in the use of Microsoft Office and business line technologies including MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as necessitated by business andor weather conditions. AAA Club Alliance (ACA) is an equal opportunity employer.Our investment in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers. We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, gender, identity, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical ability or national origin, to apply.