Engineering Program Manager

Major Responsibilities

• Cook up working relationships with team members across functions and help facilitate communication between groups.
• Develop project plans, track progress against milestones, and flag risks or delays early.
• Work cross-functionally to mitigate risks as they are identified.
• Prepare and distribute regular status updates and program reports to stakeholders and management.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and action item logs with accuracy and consistency.
• Help identify technical and schedule risks associated with hardware development programs.
• Work closely with product management to understand requirements and ensure hardware work remains aligned to product goals.
• Support quality and compliance activities to help ensure hardware deliverables meet relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support hardware integration and production readiness milestones.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 or more years of experience in program management supporting hardware product development
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency with JIRA or similar project tracking tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to keep stakeholders informed
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with solar (PV), energy storage (ESS), or other energy technology products
• Exposure to firmware development practices and working alongside firmware teams
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g., UL, NEC, IEEE)
• Strong problem-solving instincts and comfort operating in ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment