Research & Development Engineering Program Manager

Maverick Power•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maverick Power is seeking a motivated and organized R&D Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in bringing new electrical power products from concept to market. This role combines project leadership, business acumen, and technical coordination to ensure the successful execution of Maverick Powers 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

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business or other related fields
Minimum of 1 year of experience managing cross-functional projects, 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 new product development (NPD) projects from concept through launch
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
Maintain documentation for project milestones, design reviews, and stage-gate deliverables
Communicate project status clearly to stakeholders and executive leadership
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
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 opportunities for process improvement and apply AI-driven automation or digital tools (e.g. Power Automate, Python, Jira integrations, or similar)