Design Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 12, 2026. Slate Auto scores B on the Alion truth index.
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
We are seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and proactive Project Manager to support our Design organization in delivering innovative products from concept through execution. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, creative environments and has a proven ability to coordinate complex projects, manage competing priorities, and build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
The successful candidate will bring a blend of project management expertise, business acumen, and an appreciation for the design and product development process. This individual is a natural problem solver who can anticipate challenges, identify risks, and drive solutions while maintaining alignment with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
|WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Creating, reviewing and updating task-based project plans, reflecting changes in scope or schedule to ensure that the project stays on track
Communicating with key stakeholders provide regular updates on project status
Communicating with team members to ensure they are meeting deadlines, resolving issues, and following procedures
Managing project budgets by tracking progress and expenditure against plan
Reviewing project deliveries to ensure they meet the defined scope of requirements
Scheduling resources, both internal and external to support Design team deliverables
Liaising with key stakeholders, including other internal teams and external partners to agree inputs, deliverables and dependencies, and the timing of
Assist Design Leadership in all managerial tasks related to physical modeling, surfacing and asset development
Organize and ensure on time completion of physical modeling team deliverables
Build relationships with internal design team members and key stakeholders, such as Brand, Commercial, Engineering and Manufacturing teams, relating to the asset development
Support the definition and procurement of tools and materials for project team members to successfully deliver content
| Additional Responsibilities:
Producing monthly projects reports, including a dashboard to clearly communicate status
Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively to resolve issues and mitigate risks to projects
Proactively work with colleagues within and outside of Design in developing solutions to constantly improve processes
Ability to appropriately work in a creative space while working in unison with others independently and together
Has wide latitude for independent judgement with only general supervision
Keeps abreast of and support wider vehicle program and company needs
Flexibility to support activities outside of the role
Willingness to travel (domestically) to support activities at other company locations
Ability to identify critical paths and associated risk mitigations
Ability to create Scope of Work documents for outsourced activities
|WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional product development environment, ideally in an automotive design studio
Bachelor’s degree in design, Engineering or Business disciplines
Good working knowledge of project software management tools, such as Microsoft Project or Monday
Aptitude to read technical drawings and models
Strong communication & interpersonal skills a must
SALARY RANGE
The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
Carson, CA
Annual Base Pay Range: $105,000 - 132,000 USD
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.
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.
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.
Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at