Program Manager

Job Summary:

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible to lead battery pack development programs from requirements definition through launch, including customer interface responsibilities for engineering statement of work definition, requirements capture and sign-off, change control management, developing and maintaining timing plans, driving open issues to closure, , metrics management, launch support, and customer program meeting support. The PM is also responsible for internal project management to ensure all design, development, supplier, build, and test milestones are met on time with high quality by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-functional core teams from concept through commercialization for the execution of New Product Design (NPD) engineering projects.
• Develop, communicate, and lead the execution of project management plans, scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Schedule and conduct team meetings and design reviews; manage work plans and communicate tasks and expectations to project team members; capture and drive closure of actions and open issues.
• Develop, reconcile, and maintain project budgets and monthly spending forecasts, identify discrepancies, and lead replanning activity as needed.
• Drive towards rapid identification and resolution of engineering-related performance, project and product cost, project risk, timing, manufacturing, and supply chain-related issues.
• Document and track compliance to requirements along with developing and leading technology solutions to address identified gaps.
• Identify and help to resolve resource allocation issues and priorities to ensure the program is staffed appropriately, completed on time, and within budget constraints.
• Support development and management of engineering project budget and goals; ensure that product cost targets are met.
• Plans and executes the launch process, managing deliverables, risks, and decisions using a Phase Delivery process.
• Participate and contribute to program management process and quality management system.
• Utilize, develop, and improve NPD project methods, process, and toolkits, and acts as an ambassador of the project management process and governance within the organization.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant engineering disciplines required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing technical product development projects required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with Hardware, Software, and Firmware program elements preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or demonstrated competency in managing complex projects.
• Experience and knowledge in energy storage project/product development is highly desired.
• Ability for domestic and international travel as required up to 20% annually.

Key Competencies:

• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delegates Effectively: Assigns work to others in order to maximize time for strategic thinking and actions. Provides clear guidelines, monitors, redirects, and sets limits as needed. Provides challenging assignments, shares authority, and provides resources and support.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial/l