Staff Program Manager, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Job Description:

About Us: Nextracker is a leading innovator in renewable energy, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions and products. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering Program Management to join our team and drive the successful execution of our engineering projects.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Staff Program Manager, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to lead product and process failure investigations across Nextracker’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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on accelerating the global clean energy transition.

• Work in a highly collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment.

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

NEXRSR

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.