Strategic Programs Lead - Riverside

About Glīd Technologies

Glīd Technologies is transforming first-mile logistics with autonomous road-to-rail vehicles, AI-powered logistics platforms, and human-centered workforce strategies. Our products — Glider

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SIX, and Rāden — are designed to move goods cleaner, faster, and smarter while creating economic opportunities in the communities we serve. Founded by a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran with Space

X experience, Glīd is led by a team with deep technical and operational expertise from industry leaders including Bombardier, Google, and other world‑class organizations. We combine a mission-driven mindset with relentless innovation to deliver solutions that benefit both industry and people.

Operate at the intersection of technology, community, and field operations. You’ll be on the ground coordinating deployments, building partnerships, and driving strategic initiatives that connect Glīd’s innovations with real-world use cases across Riverside and the region.

• Plan and execute deployments of Glider
  
  M and Rāden across the Riverside region.
• Capture field data; build dashboards; track KPIs; drive insights to engineering and product.
• Stand up feedback loops that translate field learnings into roadmap changes.
• Represent Glīd with UCR, ExCITE, workforce boards, and community partners.
• Build internship, apprenticeship, and workforce pathways aligned to EZRA-1
  
  SIX.
• Support SBIR/STTR and DOE/DOT/NSF grant narratives and evidence gathering.
• Coordinate early-stage proposal inputs, budgets, timelines, and partner roles.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives: workforce development, academic/industry pilots, and public–private collaborations.
• Prepare internal & external reports, briefings, and stakeholder updates.
• Identify new regional opportunities and partners that align with mission and growth.

• 5+ years in program management, community engagement, or technology deployment.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Comfort with data analysis, KPI tracking, and dashboard tools (e.g., Sheets/Excel/BI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; executive-ready presentations.
• Field-first mindset; able to work on-site at deployments as needed.

• Logistics/transport/mobility exposure; grant writing or public funding experience.
• Startup or high-growth environment experience.

Riverside-based with frequent local travel to sites and partners; occasional domestic travel for conferences or cross-site need.

• Base salary: $85,000 – $105,000 (DOE)
• Equity participation; health/dental/vision; PTO & holidays; professional development.

Glīd Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We’re committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

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