Engineering Program Manager, Power Electronics Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID NX-608)

Description

Job Description:

The San Francisco Chronicle has recognized Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT) as one of the Top Workplaces. Join our growing team!

This position is a hybrid role (3x per week onsite) that will be based at our headquarters in Fremont, California.

The Engineering Program Manager will report to the Director of Program Management.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• In-depth knowledge of high-power electronics and development of high power products
• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• The desire for continuous improvement and top performance

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do…

• Work with the product development department to plan and build program plans to accurately forecast program timeline, resources, and budget
• Drive product development program schedules for interconnected programs involving cross functional activities
• Develop and control deadlines, budgets, and milestones
• Manage stakeholders to deliver programs with set deliverables and timelines
• Identify and resolve roadblocks for program completion
• Utilize business systems to communicate status, risks, and milestones regularly

Here is some of what you'll need (required)…

• Proven 3+ experience in product development of High Power Electronics
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical team members
• Desire to make decisions based on inputs and expertise from cross-functional teams.
• Technical background in product development and R&D for mechanical and/or electrical systems.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences…

• Technical background in product development and R&D for power electronics.
• Expertise in Jira and Confluence with ability to learn new software/tools with minimal supervision.
• Strong interest in renewable energy and green technology.
• Financial planning and analysis.

Pay Range (Applicable to California): $160,000-$185,000

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