Program Manager

to lead NTI/NPI programs and should be able to

• Understand product requirements, derive design scope, breakdown requirements to tasks to manage in JIRA and Smartsheet.

• Run periodic scrums to manage sprints and daily issues.

• Proactively develop, maintain, drive, and communicate project timelines to broader cross-functional team.

• Lead and drive the program with timelines and accountable for budget.

• Manage product risk & changes throughout the product lifecycle.

• Periodic dashboard updates on program status.

• Demonstrate Cost-out mind set on the product design during the NPI program life cycle.

• Identify and evaluate sources of new product parts in partnership with Sourcing.

• Work with Manufacturing to understand production issues, facilitate to resolve product issues with the help of design team.

• Lead & facilitate design reviews, track formal actions to closure.

• Smooth transition of product solution to projects team.

• Understand fleet issues, perform root cause analysis & facilitate design team for resolution.

• Ensure continuous communication and update to all stakeholders.

• Continuously evaluate the program lessons learned, both during project gates and after milestones and delivery.

• Support organizational continuous quality improvement processes to reduce defects in parts, repairs, and service.

• Other responsibilities include working closely with Product Management, Sales, Design Consultancies, Marketing Communications, Supply Chain, Suppliers, and Customer Support to deliver winning product that ensure incremental revenue, customer satisfaction, time to market, and margin goals are met.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with passion in program management.6+ years of Program Management experience preferably from managing power electronic drives based NPI/NTI programs for Solar, BESS & Industry applications.

• Task management using JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet

Desired Characteristics

• Certified in project management tools PMP or Prince2.

• Good IT skills and Experience with the Microsoft packages, PLM, SAP or equivalent EPR knowledge.

• Awareness on power electronic drives and solutions for industry and renewable application.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate people.

• Customer-focused and solution-oriented.

• Proven ability to work both independently and in teams in an environment with tight deadlines.

• Open-minded and good at sharing and gathering information within a team.

• Commitment to safety, customer service, quality, and continuous improvement in processes and knowledge sharing.

• High-quality written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Extremely organized and accountable.

• Solid teamwork, coordination, resourcefulness, planning, and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated flexibility working in an innovative and agile organization.

• Strong creative thinking and brainstorming.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes