Engineering Program Manager, R&D Mechanical Electrical Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID WD176475)

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: 

• Passionate drive to innovate and create  

• Integrity to the core 

• Enthusiastic customer focus 

• Consistent interactive teamwork  

• 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)

• ​​10+ years experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Engineering Manager 

• ​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. ​ 

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• ​​Technical background in product development and R&D for mechanical and/or electrical systems  

• ​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 ​ 

Salary Applicable to California: $140,000 - $175,000

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