Senior Operations Program Manager

About the Role

Collaboratively transition and build Enphase’s new products in our contract manufacturing partner’s factory at Arlington, TX. This role will own and manage all aspects of NPI (New Product Introduction) Manufacturing including schedule, resources, materials, manufacturing capabilities, shipment, and logistics to support Enphase’s new product launch milestones. The role serves as the single point of contact in Enphase’s US manufacturing organization and will directly interface with the Global PMO organization. The successful candidate thrives in ambiguity, communicates effectively across different levels in the organization, and is detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Enphase’s centralized PMO to define detailed build requirements and schedules.
• Lead pre-production builds on-site at contract manufacturers.
• Responsible for successfully setting up operations for mass production ramp-up.
• Drive materials through contract manufacturers and resolve material delays through direct engagement with Enphase’s procurement organization and/or suppliers.
• Coordinate builds by managing trade-offs with regular mass production builds in the factory.
• Work cross-functionally across the Enphase manufacturing and supply chain organization to drive all aspects of NPI manufacturing, including but not limited to quotes, materials, capacity, shipment, and invoicing.
• Set up and drive regular project meetings to ensure activities proceed according to plan, identifying, triaging, and resolving risks or challenges in advance.
• Present updates to executive management and/or project sponsors regarding status, risks, challenges, and mitigation actions.
• Lead and influence cross-functional team members toward conflict resolution and deliverable progress.
• Serve as the de-facto operations leader for miscellaneous projects in US factories.

Requirements

• Strong academic background; Master’s engineering degree is preferred.
• At least 12+ years of strong program management experience in NPI or sustaining operations in the manufacturing function, specifically in electronics, semiconductor, or automotive sectors in the US.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing and mechanical assembly processes.
• Knowledge of supply chain operations, demand, and capacity planning.
• PMP certification will be a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in multi-cultural and geographically diverse teams.
• Flexibility to work in different time zones and under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, good learner, and team player.
• RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) based culture for quality improvement and continuous learning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to communicate at all levels.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $130,000 to $183,000. This salary range may be modified in the future. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, education or training, work location, and market conditions. This position is also eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.