Abby Lie, Pmp
About Abby Lie, Pmp
Abby Lie is the Head of the Program Management Office at Nikola Motor Company, with over 15 years of experience in leading complex projects. She has a background in business administration and has held various roles at General Motors and Cruise.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Abby Lie currently serves as the Head Program Management Office at Nikola Motor Company, a position she has held since 2021. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, she is responsible for overseeing the entire program management office, ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic objectives. Her leadership plays a critical role in driving program initiatives and achieving high-level project outcomes.
Previous Experience at Nikola Motor Company
Before her current role, Abby Lie worked as a Program Manager at Nikola Motor Company for five months in 2021. During this period, she managed various programs, contributing to the development and deployment of key projects within the organization. This role set the foundation for her eventual promotion to Head of the Program Management Office.
Tenure at Cruise
From 2019 to 2021, Abby Lie was a Staff Technical Program Manager, Go To Market at Cruise. Her responsibilities included guiding technical programs and market strategies, optimizing program execution, and contributing to the company's growth in the autonomous vehicle sector. This role allowed her to leverage her extensive experience in the automotive industry.
Career at General Motors
Abby Lie had a long and distinguished career at General Motors, where she held multiple roles from 1995 to 2019. She started as a Production Supervisor and advanced through various positions, including Supplier Quality Engineer, Sr. Buyer & Creativity Team Leader, and multiple Program Management roles. Among her titles, she served as Program Manager for Electrified & Autonomous Vehicle Programs and as Sr. Manager for Global Program Management. Her tenure at General Motors spanned over two decades, with significant contributions to product development and strategic initiatives in Michigan and Ohio.
Educational Background
Abby Lie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her extensive career in program management and strategic leadership roles within the automotive industry.