Vehicle Lead (Program Manager)

What we’re building

Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we're starting with electric water sport boats.

Gas boats dominate today’s marine industry not because of great product offerings but because of a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, noxious, and a nightmare to own and operate. They’re also awful for the water and air they reside in.

By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way: not only are they far more reliable and less costly to operate, but they’re also quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants. However, they’ve been held back by both the technology and the talent to make them truly competitive with gas alternatives. That’s Arc’s opportunity.

Using modern, aerospace- and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re building our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software together to deliver the next generation of watercraft.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone that is excited by our vision, eager to continuously learn, and enjoys the variety of something new everyday. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.

You will be a full-time member of our Program Management team and will work from our manufacturing facility in Los Angeles. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

Core responsibilities 

• Acting as the primary point of contact & source of program information.
• Liaising between engineering and business entities, keeping them aligned with program status and trajectory.
• Leading meetings with various teams to discuss priorities, updates to schedules and escalating any topics that need higher visibility.
• Keeping a pulse on day-to-day production and the teams that enable build progression
• Aiding the momentum of any potential engineering implementations, changes and issues through to closure.

Basic qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in program management or 4+ years experience in a technical role
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with technical and business operations owners to solve complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective across various stakeholders and teams with the ability to lead strategic discussions
• Strong organization and prioritization abilities to manage your own workload and guide teams toward high-level goals.
• Growth mindset with aptitude and eagerness to be continuously learning and curious - always leading with empathy. 

Bonus qualifications

• PMP or similar certification
• Familiarity with EV production and/or fast-paced startup environments
• Competency in cost analysis, risk management or process improvement efforts
• Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we value

We value these five things above all else:

• Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
• Empathy for colleagues and for customers
• Humility in problem solving and collaboration
• Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
• Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, etc.

Given that we work in a sometimes intense or stressful environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

What you’ll get

• Talented teammates that challenge you to be better
• Access and often input to a wide range of business activities
• Salary between $100,000 - $145,000
• Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
• A meaningful equity stake
• An opportunity to have an outsized impact on industry-defining vehicles
• The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
• Nearly free health insurance (we cover 99%) and a 401k
• Generous parental leave
• Daily lunches, plenty of snacks, lots of swag, and more
• Boat rides!

Hope to hear from you soon!

The crew at Arc