Director, Program Management

Job Description:

Director, Engineering Program Management

Job Summary:

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As the Director of Engineering Program Management, you will lead a team of Engineering Program Managers (PMs) that lead product development programs for Array. Additionally, you will own the Program Management Operating System, which includes the processes and tools necessary to manage the portfolio of development programs and supports all related reporting needs for the department.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a strong program management team that will execute assigned development programs

• Maintain and continuously improve the Product Development Process and tool sets to meet business and regulatory requirements

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets required to execute development programs

• Oversee the Enterprise Program Management software, including negotiations with the service provider, license deployment and development of solutions within the toolset to satisfy usage and reporting needs of the business.

• Lead the annual R&D Tax Credit effort for the business

• Work directly with Product Management to understand market needs and product roadmaps so that development programs are launched in a timely manner to support market entry

• Coordinate the stage gate process across business functions to ensure awareness and seamless launch of new products and systems

• Regularly and effectively communicate with management on status

• Prepare presentations to Engineering leadership as needed to support board meetings, technical committee meetings, etc related to product development

• Travel as required (estimated 15%) to perform duties

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent

• 10+ years of experience in project or program management with companies that develop and manufacture products

• 5+ years of experience managing direct reports in a program management or related role

• 5+ years of experience leading or participating in a stage gate product development process

• 5+ years of experience working in an ISO 9001 (or equivalent) quality management system environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Organizational and time management skills

• Experience in the solar industry

• Design experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical in high volume production

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. 

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.