Sr. Technical Program Manager, Supply Chain

Nextpower•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Technical Program Manager, Supply Chain will be based in Fremont, CA and report to the Supply Chain Program Management organization. This role is a single-threaded owner within Supply Chain and Operations, responsible for leading cross-functional programs in Hardware New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification, production ramp, and/or Post Ramp Qualification through EOM. Key accountabilities include schedule, cost, quality, manufacturing readiness, automation readiness, and risk management, ensuring on-time, on-quality, and on-cost execution aligned to business objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate Accountability by owning outcomes end-to-end, Collaboration by partnering across global teams, Customer Focus by delivering what matters most, Innovation by driving scalable automation and process improvements, and Integrity by making principled, data-driven decisions. Nextpower is dedicated to driving the global energy transition through an integrated clean energy technology platform, combining intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. The company's portfolio aims for faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, leveraging smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation to redefine solar power plant design, build, and operation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 8–12 years of experience in operations, hardware program management, NPI, manufacturing, or supply chain operations; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6–8 years of experience in the same areas.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs from development through production ramp.
Understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., PCBA, Box Build assembly, machining, Injection molding, automation) and supply chain functions.
Familiarity with PLM systems, change management, and manufacturing test processes.
Proven ability to influence without authority and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations or related discipline.
PMP or equivalent certification.
Experience with Project Management Tools (Project Charter, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc), and dashboards.
5+ Direct experience with domestic and offshore Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
Experience driving automation initiatives or digital manufacturing enablement.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
In-depth understanding of NPI and Product Development processes.
Understanding of quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, QMS, COE) and the ability to drive root cause and corrective action activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as single-threaded owner for assigned programs — committing to outcomes and delivering results with urgency and discipline.
Develop and manage integrated program plans across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and external partners.
Lead NPI builds (xVT, pilot, ramp, and/or post ramp qualifications) ensuring readiness across materials, test, tooling, and factory operations.
Drive structured execution, clear milestones, and strong say-do ratio across all stakeholders.
Understand and support the program business case, including cost targets, margin objectives, and customer commitments.
Evaluate capital investments, automation initiatives, and sourcing strategies using ROI and Total Cost of Ownership principles.
Make balanced tradeoff decisions connecting technical execution to financial performance and long-term scalability.
Coordinate the delivery with the contract manufactures of products through the NPI to ensure on-time “turn” for material procurement, product assembly and product testing, field testing & PPAP.
Identify and mitigate material, capacity, and operational risks.
Assess and advance automation readiness across manufacturing and test environments to improve throughput, quality, and scalability.
Champion process improvements that simplify workflows and increase reliability.
Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation plans with transparency and urgency.
Lead structured root cause and corrective action efforts when issues arise.
Demonstrate resilience under pressure and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Challenge the status quo and take intelligent risks that move the business forward.
Act as primary liaison between internal teams and external partners.
Influence others and negotiate solutions in critical decisions.
Communicate clearly and respectfully at all levels, fostering trust and alignment.
Encourage curiosity by actively listening and incorporating diverse perspectives.
Model integrity, respect, and accountability in all interactions.