Hiring: Director, Global Program Management (Power & Mechanical Systems) Company: Nextpower Location: Fremont, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:19:16 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Jira, Portfolio Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Program Management, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •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 experience leading managers, senior program managers, or global execution teams. Required Skills: •Director, Global Program Management (Power & Mechanical Systems) •And will lead a global team of program managers supporting Power Systems, Mechanical Systems, tools/fasteners, eBOS, Inverters, BESS, automation, robotics, foundation equipment, NPI, regional manufacturing, and adjacent business initiatives. •The need for this elevated role is supported by the current PM scope, which already includes global launches, factory ramps, program governance, Power BI dashboards, Smartsheets, JIRA/NPI handoff, launch frameworks, manufacturing readiness, and manufacturing ramp programs. •Global Program Management Leadership •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. Qualifications: •Proven ability to lead complex global programs involving Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Reliability, Operations, Finance, 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. •Strong business acumen, including ability to connect execution to COGS, margin, cost reduction, capacity, supply continuity, working capital, customer commitments, and revenue enablement. •Executive communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues, align stakeholders, and drive timely decisions. •Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and create a culture of accountability, trust, and execution discipline. •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field; MBA or master’s degree preferred. •Operational familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, Power BI, PLM/ERP systems, and portfolio/program dashboards. •PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APQP/PPAP, or manufacturing quality systems experience preferred. •Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $210,000-$230,000. This role is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package. Compensation: •$210,000 - $230,000 / year •This role is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!