Engineering Program Manager - Research And Development

Maverick Power•Phoenix, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Maverick Power is seeking a motivated and organized R&D Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams and own the execution of new electrical power products from concept through commercialization. This role combines project leadership, business acumen, and technical coordination to ensure the successful execution of Maverick Power’s innovation roadmap. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple projects, and collaborates effectively across the engineering, operations, marketing and sales teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or other related fields
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated ownership of cross-functional delivery, ideally in manufacturing, product development, or technology environments, using a hybrid Stage-Gate-Agile methodology.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams
Proficiency with project management software and tools (SmartSheet and Jira)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project management software (e.g. SmartSheet and Jira)
Exposure to ERP (Epicor), quote-to-production systems, and engineering systems (SolidWorks, PDM)
Experience in the electrical power, manufacturing, or industrial equipment industry

Responsibilities

Concurrently lead multiple complex new product development (NPD) projects from concept through launch
Manage new programs involving new architectures, suppliers and evolving requirements
Facilitate project meetings, track deliverables, and drive accountability across departments
Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Identify and mitigate project risks to maintain schedule and cost targets
Own the product business cases, including cost targets and margin assumptions
Provide concise, decision-oriented program updates to executive leadership, including risk, mitigation options, and recommended actions.
Develop and maintain project dashboards that summarize progress, risks, and key metrics across multiple initiatives for executive visibility
Translate technical project updates into clear business insights and financial impact summaries
Own and continuously improve NPD program management processes, including stage-gate governance, design reviews, and executive readiness
Coordinate between engineering, operations, procurement, and marketing to ensure alignment of project goals
Support go-to-market efforts by ensuring product readiness aligns with customer and business needs
Identify, evaluate, and implement digital tools or automation to improve program visibility, execution efficiency, and decision quality.