Sr. Engineering Program Manager

Nextpower•Fremont, CA

22h

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager (Sr. EPM) to lead and scale product security programs across Nextracker’s IoT device ecosystem. This role is responsible for orchestrating cross-functional efforts to integrate security into the design, development, and operation of Nextracker’s global fleet of connected devices. The Sr. EPM will set strategy, build processes, and influence senior stakeholders to ensure products remain secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats. Nextpower is driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Their comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping customers capture the full value of solar power. Their talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation, building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
10+ years of program management experience in technology or engineering organizations.
5+ years in product or IoT security programs, with demonstrated leadership at scale.
Proven record of managing complex, global, cross-functional security programs.
Deep understanding of IoT architectures, embedded systems, and cloud integrations.
Familiarity with security protocols and security testing practices.
Knowledge of SSDLC and modern DevSecOps practices.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive influencing ability.
Experience leading large-scale security transformation programs.
Skilled at driving alignment across globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the roadmap for IoT product security programs in alignment with company objectives.
Drive collaboration across firmware, hardware, cloud, QA, product, and operations teams to ensure security requirements are embedded in product roadmaps and releases.
Champion secure development practices, threat modeling, and architecture reviews across all IoT initiatives.
Oversee compliance with global standards and frameworks.
Establish robust processes for vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, patch management, and coordinated response.
Provide leadership with clear reporting on program health, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Influence decision-making at the leadership level.
Develop standardized frameworks, metrics, and KPIs to track security posture and program maturity.