Program Manager

ConnectDER•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$105,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ConnectDER (www.ConnectDER.com) represents the next generation in US-based resource technology product development. Our signature product, the ConnectDER Meter Socket Adapter, dramatically cuts down the cost and interconnection time for solar energy, EV charging, and home battery storage, putting clean, resilient power within reach of millions of homeowners. With a pipeline of exciting innovations, we’re only just getting started on our journey to transform how the world makes and consumes its energy. We are a dynamic, venture-backed company based in Philadelphia, PA, near Center City, with a team of over 50 dedicated professionals working in remote, hybrid, and on-site roles across the United States. As we continue to grow, we are committed to developing cutting-edge products that empower technology partners, installers, electricians, and their customers. We seek talented individuals who can deliver high-quality service and drive the value of clean energy resources forward. Our culture is collaborative, transparent, and team-oriented. We value open communication and people who bring thoughtful perspectives to the table. If you're looking for an opportunity to stretch your skills, get creative, and be a part of something new and meaningful, ConnectDER is the place for you! We’re looking for a Program Manager to help power how innovation happens at ConnectDER. In this role, you’ll lead the development and launch of new products while building the systems, tools, and processes that keep us operating at a best-in-class level. You’ll sit at the center of ideation, technology development, and portfolio strategy. You will connect ideas to execution and help the organization scale what works. This is a highly impactful role for a strategic, technically minded leader who can navigate complexity, drive change, and bring people together to turn vision into reality.

Requirements

5 - 7 years leading and managing ideation, technology and product development in a fast-paced engineering environment
History of successfully leading product development teams and activities from idea-to-launch
Proven leadership skills and the ability to associate with all levels in the organization
Proven success in establishing key performance indicators, metrics, and focus to drive product development best practices
Advanced negotiation, problem solving, and interpersonal skills (presentation, written and oral) with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management
Comfort in operating in both agile and waterfall project methodologies, for both software and hardware development projects
Experience using project management software (i.e. ClickUp, Microsoft Project, etc)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a technical or business discipline
Experience delivering solutions in the solar, renewable, and/or distributed energy Resource (DER) industry
Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement process experience
Advanced knowledge of innovation tools (Roadmunk, ClickUp, PLM systems, PowerBI etc)

Responsibilities

Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs end-to-end, ensuring alignment to governance, timelines, cost targets, and best practices
Drive New Technology Introduction (NTI) efforts to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into future products
Partner with Product Management to define requirements and ensure alignment with market needs, cost targets, and timelines
Lead stage gate reviews and participate in design reviews with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
Own and optimize the Arena PLM ecosystem, including process design, governance, and user training
Oversee sustaining engineering and change management, ensuring a closed-loop system for requests and implementation
Drive continuous improvement by refining development processes, tools, and workflows
Capture lessons learned and lead post-mortems to strengthen future execution
Coordinate cross-functional development and validation activities, including prototyping, testing, and certification
Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure timely procurement and management of prototype materials
Support commercialization efforts during product launches in partnership with go-to-market teams
Communicate program status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Provide program management guidance to cross-functional teams to support broader organizational initiatives
Identify and resolve project risks, conflicts, and resource constraints
Lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization
Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and partners