Director of Product Lifecycle Management – Supply Chain

Nevados • Oakland, CA

4d • $180,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all-terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility-scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach. Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in office and on-site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively. Position Overview The Director of Product Lifecycle Management oversees the end-to-end process for managing part numbers within Operations. This includes establishing and maintaining procedures for reviewing, introducing, updating, and retiring both new and existing parts throughout their lifecycle. This role coordinates cross-functional reviews to ensure part changes are fully understood and properly executed in operational systems and Bills of Material (BOM). This person will manage part numbers in the ERP and related systems, review inventory levels and open orders, provide stocking and depletion recommendations, and track approved substitution and alternate parts to reduce supply risk. The Product Lifecycle Manager is also responsible for building and maintaining the processes used to manage part changes, ECOs and ensuring the processes are consistently followed. The focus of the role is governance, execution, system accuracy, and follow-through — making sure part changes are available when needed, do not create material shortages or excess inventory, or disrupt production. The Product Lifecycle Manager acts a project coordinator and has the unique opportunity to work across multiple functions—Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Project Management, and Product Management and gain full lifecycle exposure to our supply chain operations. In addition to traditional role requirements, this person will focus on a dynamic environment with new suppliers and supply chain partners, balance process and risk, handle strategic cost, and actively engage the supply chain and all supply chain partners. We are looking for a seasoned Product Lifecycle leader that has created and implemented processes. This person is a self starter that can create, manage, and lead the efforts of building this new function.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and operational information across teams
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review part, inventory, and system data to identify risks and impacts
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple part changes and meet internal deadlines
• Working knowledge of supply chain and operations fundamentals, including inventory management, sourcing, and material planning
• Ability to apply formal supply chain education or training to practical, day-to-day operational execution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of PowerPoint
• Experience with PLM and ERP experience, Arena and NetSuite preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, early-stage environment with changing priorities
• Strong customer service mindset when supporting internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• NPI experience with ability to implement a new process and manage
• Strong project management skills including the use of project management software Monday.com or related software
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Project Management or related field
• 15 years of combined NPI, Lifecycle, Supply Chain, Project Management
• 8+ years of Management Experience with steel manufacturers (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Part Lifecycle & Cross-Functional Management Create and govern the process for product lifecycle for the company
• Manage project plans for the introduction, modification, ECO, substitution, and obsolescence of part numbers from a Supply Chain perspective
• Document and create a stage gate approval process
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews to assess operational, inventory, and sourcing impacts of part changes
• Ensure part-level decisions are documented and executed consistently with signoffs as needed
• Serve as the Supply Chain project coordinator for part-lifecycle changes
• Determine which projects are potentially impacted from part number modifications
• Coordinate with Sales to ensure new product introduction meets project delivery timelines
• Create and manage gate process with signoffs for introduction and replacement product
• NPI Sourcing Support Partners with Engineering and potential new sources for design for manufacturing for new products
• Work with the Sourcing Team to make sourcing selections for new products
• Participating in Strategic Sourcing Reviews
• Execute request for quotations on new revisions of product in coordination with sourcing
• Participate in negotiations of supplier agreements including amendments for new products
• Partner with Sourcing, Engineering and Quality on onboarding new potential sources and onboarding new products at existing sources
• ERP and Systems Data Management Create, update, and maintain part numbers, BOMs, revisions in PLM, ERP and related systems
• Maintain approved vendor lists, lead times, Minimum Order Quantities, and sourcing attributes
• Track lifecycle status, replacements, and cross-references between part numbers
• Ensure system data accurately reflects approved part configurations
• Inventory, Stocking, & Substitution Control Review inventory levels, open orders, and demand for new, active, and EOL parts
• Identify supply risk and inventory exposure related to part changes
• Provide stocking, depletion, and last-time-buy recommendations
• Maintain records of approved substitute and alternate parts
• Ensure substitutions are approved, documented, and reflected in systems
• Process Development & Execution Build, maintain, and govern the processes for part-level NPI and EOL management
• Create and manage product GANTT charts with validations and gate approvals
• Develop and use project plans, checklists, trackers, and templates to support consistent execution
• Support supply chain readiness for new parts, including sourcing and system setup
• Track execution issues and follow up to closure
• Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in part change execution
• Present to team and leadership on NPI program and status with call to action for awareness and actions.

Benefits

• Nevados offers competitive base salary, bonus, commission (if applicable to the role) and stock options commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Full time employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and vol life.
• We also offer 401(k) participation, unlimited PTO, generous sick leave, paid company holidays and additional benefit offerings as we continue to grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director