Staff Program Manager, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Nextracker • Fremont, CA

13d • $175,000 - $195,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Staff Program Manager, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to lead product and process failure investigations across Nextpower’s portfolio. This individual will serve as the driving force behind cross-functional RCA initiatives, ensuring that systemic issues are identified, analyzed, and resolved with long-term corrective and preventive actions. The Staff Program Manager will collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and supplier teams to drive accountability and resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Program Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in program management, engineering, or quality in a high-tech manufacturing or energy industry.
• Proven expertise in root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Fault Tree, etc.) and corrective action methodologies.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Highly organized, data-driven, and detail-oriented with strong project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in renewable energy, solar, or related industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional root cause analysis (RCA) for product and process failures.
• Develop and execute investigation frameworks to ensure timely and effective issue resolution.
• Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to identify systemic issues and drive corrective actions.
• Track, document, and communicate RCA findings, action plans, and status updates to leadership and customers.
• Establish and standardize RCA methodologies, tools, and best practices across the organization.
• Provide executive-level reporting on issue trends, corrective action effectiveness, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment and prevent recurrence of issues across programs.
• Mentor and guide cross-functional teams on effective problem-solving methodologies.

Benefits

• Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more.
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.
• All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents.
• For more information on Nextpower's benefits please view our company website at www.nextpower.com .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees