Supply Chain Technical Program Manager - Electrical Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID NX-434)

Description

Job Description:

Job Description:

The SC Program Manager- Electricalwill be based in the NX office located in Fremont, Ca. USA.

In this position, you will report to the SC Director Program Management-Mechanical.

The SC Program Manager Electrical goal is to facilitate a positive experience with NEXTracker. He/she ensures that NEXTracker's products and Installation out-perform customer expectations and are of the highest quality possible and develops customer loyalty by optimizing the product to the customer's needs and providing great technical onsite support services on the NEXTracker product.

Responsibilities: 

The role of SC Program Manager- Mechanicall will be based in Fremont. 

As the Supply Chain Technical Program Manager, you will be leading and managing product development and production deliverables and timelines. You will define and execute the project launch strategy through leading and collaboration with cross functional teams, CMs stakeholders to ensure successful and timely execution.  

You will: 

·       Collaborate with sourcing, NPI, R&D, project services, asset management team to roll out program timeline for launch.  

·       Ensure alignment of defined strategies between manufacturing sites globally.  

·       Monitor key milestones ensuring adherence to identified timelines and deliverables of key objectives for assigned program. 

·       Adapt quickly to changing product and schedule needs. 

·       Coordinate the delivery with the contract manufactures of products through the NPI to ensure on-time “turn” for material procurement, product assembly and product testing, field testing & PPAP.  

·       Lead program readiness, gate reviews with cross functional teams.  

·       Coordinates problem solving, and escalates challenges encountered on the program that affect Quality and to meet commitments, accountable for the project performance and address any gaps to assure alignment. 

·       Identity opportunities for processes improvement then develop tools and methodologies to improve efficiencies across the organization. 

You have: 

·       7-10 years of experience leading programs and or projects 

·       In-depth understanding of NPI and Product Development processes 

·       5+ years serving large OEM customers in consumer electronics, or home appliances or data center hardware or equivalent. 

·       Experience working with and managing multinational teams and sites.  

·       The ability to influence others and negotiate solutions in critical decisions.  

·       Familiarity with Project Management tools and methodologies and managing projects in waterfall and/or agile approach.  

·       In-depth knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes such as PCBA manufacturing, machining, injection molding, assembly, and automation. 

·       An understanding of quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, QMS, COE) and the ability to drive root cause and corrective action activities. 

·       A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. 

A plus: 

·       Possess PMP, PMO or equivalent certifications. 

·       Direct experience with domestic and offshore Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers 

NEXRSR

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

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Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.