Technical Program Manager Lead, Telematics

Overview

Lead cross‑functional telematics programs, driving execution across devices, cloud and data.

Key Responsibilities

• embedded systems
• data pipelines
• release management
• dashboard metrics
• global launches
• program ownership

Tasks

-Define program KPIs and OKRs across reliability, scalability, quality, cost, and customer outcomes; build executive‑level dashboards and mechanisms for continuous improvement. -Set up the operating system for execution (cadences, risk/issue management, dependency mapping, change control, and launch readiness reviews) with crisp, decision‑ready comms for executive stakeholders. -Scale the TPM function by mentoring TPMs/EMs/PMs on program practices, increasing throughput, and codifying best practices for repeatable delivery. -Raise the bar on engineering and operational excellence through release discipline, staged rollouts/rollback criteria, non‑functional requirements, and “shift‑left” validation. -Enable global launches by aligning cross‑regional teams, readiness plans, cutover playbooks, and incident response guardrails; proactively manage regulatory and market nuances. -Own strategic, cross‑org programs end‑to‑end from problem framing and roadmap orchestration to delivery, landing, and post‑launch measurement. -Orchestrate complex technical workstreams spanning embedded systems, Android/AOSP services, OTA, connectivity, vehicle signal mapping, data pipelines, and backend APIs.

Requirements

• stakeholder mgmt
• distributed teams
• program management
• embedded linux
• ota
• risk management

What You Bring

-Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication; makes ambiguity legible, drives crisp decisions, and creates durable alignment. -Experience operating in globally distributed teams. -Proven delivery track record for reliability/scalability programs and multi‑release roadmaps across hardware + software ecosystems. -Strong technical depth across one or more of: embedded/edge (Linux/RTOS/Android), connectivity (cellular/MQTT/REST), OTA, and cloud/data (streaming, hot/cold storage, observability). -8+ years of experience in program management (or equivalent hybrid PM/EM/TPM leadership), with significant time leading complex, cross‑functional programs at the platform/infrastructure layer. -Mastery of execution frameworks: portfolio planning, dependency/risk management, change control, phased rollouts, metrics reviews, postmortems, and corrective action loops.

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About Motive

-Launched with a simple goal: digitize driver hours and logs for truckers. -Evolved into an integrated platform combining IoT devices and AI-powered apps for managing vehicles, safety, compliance, assets, maintenance, and expenses. -Typical projects include rolling out fleet-wide dashcam systems with real-time safety alerts and automating compliance workflows for construction or oil-and-gas fleets. -Specializes in fleet management for sectors like trucking, logistics, construction, field service, agriculture, transit, and delivery. -A standout achievement: its Motive Card achieved a $1 billion annualized spend run rate, showcasing strong traction in spend management.

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