Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive support to Proterra’s Powered & Energy department. The Sr. Manager, Product Regulatory Compliance will be responsible for communication, implementation and organizing regulatory compliances. This position will collaborate with other regulatory team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.

About the Role – You Will:

• Communicate with regulatory agencies and manages trade associations on product related regulatory compliance and certification matters.
• Prepare technical documentation for submissions and manage global regulatory submission process.
• Author and publish electronic submissions.
• Coordinate design reviews and witness testing with regulatory agencies and/or external labs.
• Develop and communicate regulatory strategy for new products; coordinates regulatory strategy closely with legal and government affairs teams.
• Provide regulatory direction to development project teams as a core team member.
• Conduct reviews of proposed product changes for impact on regulatory status compliance.
• Interpret and apply regulations to business practices consistent with the Company’s policies
• Provide regulatory input, advice, and guidance to the organization.
• Establish business policy and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Keep all areas of business informed of regulatory requirements and emerging issues which may affect the registration, certification or approval of products for sale.
• Support, supervise, and participate (as necessary) in the development of promotion and advertising material for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support the Company’s Safety Committee and support safety defect investigations and recall campaigns as needed.
• Be responsible for oversight and prioritization of departmental tasks and projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify, develop and implement continuous improvements related to Proterra’s strategic initiatives and related tools, in partnership with business units and enterprise stakeholders.
• Business Performance: Facilitate and communicate objective and ongoing analysis project activity through the utilization of program/project management and analytical tools (e.g. dashboard) and evaluation frameworks.
• Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across teams and enable consistent delivery paths for all program/project deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

About Our Group

• As strategic partners, the Proterra team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect, and always try to have a little fun every day!

About You

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels, including with Regulatory agencies, superiors, peers, and direct reports.
• Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to successfully develop, launch and execute multiple projects to target goals.
• Understands the overall business environment, the commercial vehicle industry and the marketplace.
• Mastery of relevant Regulations, and ability stay abreast of pertinent regulations.
• Able to identify and assess business risks and develop Regulatory strategy.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with other areas of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, negotiate, and make presentation to with Regulatory agencies, management, and other groups as necessary.
• Ability to lead a team and influence others.
• Strong organizational skills and development project experience qualify the occupant to lead teams and handle increasing levels of responsibilities.

Your Experience Includes

• 7+ years of experience in the commercial vehicle regulatory environment in the United States and Canada; international experience a plus.
• 10+ years experience in a relevant position, preferably within the EV industry.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or business field is preferred
• 10+ years of related experience.
• MS degree or higher, preferred but not required.

Location: Greenville, SC
**Travel: **10-25%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)