Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith, PMP/PMI-ACP, currently serves as the Strategy and Business Operations Lead at Slate, focusing on opportunities in the electric vehicle sector. Previous experience includes directing the Program Management Office at Canoo and managing vehicle programs at ELMS: Electric Last Mile Solutions and EDAG Group, where significant achievements involved leading vehicle integration and training teams in agile methodologies. Notable prior roles also encompass serving as the Autonomous & Electric Vehicle Integration Manager at Dechen Consulting Group Inc., Director of Program Management at Karma Automotive LLC, and Global Vehicle Program Manager at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Bruce's career began at Ford Motor Company, where various positions culminated in leadership of global hybrid vehicle projects. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Project Management from Penn State University, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy.