Director, Global Program Management (Power & Mechanical Systems)

Next Power
Fremont
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 210,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder management","Strategic thinking","Team development"]

Lead the global Program Management function within Supply Chain Strategy for Power & Mechanical Systems, owning the PM operating model, portfolio governance, execution cadence, and cross-functional delivery across sourcing, manufacturing readiness, NPI, VAVE/cost reduction, automation, and process improvement.

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Director, Global Program Management (Power & Mechanical Systems)

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Job Summary

Lead the global Program Management function within Supply Chain Strategy for Power & Mechanical Systems, owning the PM operating model, portfolio governance, execution cadence, and cross-functional delivery across sourcing, manufacturing readiness, NPI, VAVE/cost reduction, automation, and process improvement.
Location: Fremont
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the global Program Management organization supporting Supply Chain Strategy across Power Systems, Mechanical Systems, tools/fasteners, eBOS, Inverters, BESS, automation, robotics, foundation equipment, VAVE, NPI, and special strategic programs.
  • •Own the PM operating model, including portfolio governance, program cadence, escalation mechanisms, executive reporting, and cross-functional accountability.
  • •Ensure all critical programs have a clear plan of record, milestones, owners, risks, decisions, dependencies, escalation paths, and measurable business outcomes.
  • •Drive predictable execution across global programs supporting product launches, factory ramps, supplier transitions, second-source qualifications, regional manufacturing, cost reduction, and strategic business integrations.
  • •Serve as the senior escalation point for PM execution risks, ensuring early identification, mitigation planning, ownership alignment, and closure.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 210,000 - 230,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of experience in program management, supply chain program execution, manufacturing readiness, NPI, operations, product launch, or global manufacturing execution.
  • •8+ years of people leadership experience, including leading managers, senior program managers, or global execution teams.
  • •Proven ability to lead complex global programs involving Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Reliability, Operations, and external suppliers/contract manufacturers.
  • •Strong background supporting NPI, factory ramps, supplier transitions, manufacturing readiness, PPAP/RTM, product transfer, sustaining governance, or cost-reduction programs.
  • •Strong program management fundamentals: critical path management, milestone planning, RACI, risk registers, decision logs, executive reporting, escalation management, and portfolio governance.
Experience:15+ yearsRenewable energySolar trackersPower electronicsElectromechanical systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingTeam development
Certifications:PMPLean Six SigmaAPQP/PPAP
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Power BISmartsheetJIRANPI

Company Brief

Next Power
Develops, finances, and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects, focusing on solar photovoltaic and energy storage solutions to deliver clean power and grid services to commercial, industrial, and utility customers.
Industry: Renewable Energy
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