Technical Program Manager, Supply Chain

Nextracker; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower, based in Hyderabad, seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead supply chain programs from development to ramp, ensuring readiness across materials, testing, and manufacturing operations. You will drive structured execution, manage milestones, and partner with engineering, manufacturing, and external partners to deliver value.

The role emphasizes ownership, accountability, and data-driven decision making, with focus on cost targets, ROI, and scalable automation across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of hardware program management, NPI, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs from development through production ramp.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (PCBA, Box Build, machining, 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.

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, margins, and customer commitments.
• Evaluate capital investments, automation initiatives, and sourcing strategies using ROI and Total Cost of Ownership principles.
• Coordinate delivery with contract manufacturers through the NPI to ensure on-time material procurement, product assembly and testing, field testing & PPAP.
• Identify and mitigate material, capacity, and operational risks; advance automation readiness across facilities.
• Champion process improvements to simplify workflows and increase reliability.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective actions when issues arise.

Skills

Hardware program management

NPI

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing readiness

PLM systems

Cost and ROI understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheets

Job description

Job Description: Job Summary

The Sr. Technical Program Manager, Supply Chain will be based in Hyderabad, India and report to Supply Chain Program Management The Program Manager leads cross-functional programs in Hardware New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification, production ramp and/or Post Ramp Qualification through EOM. As the single-threaded owner within Supply Chain and Operations, this role is accountable for schedule, cost, quality, manufacturing readiness, automation readiness, and risk management — ensuring on-time, on-quality, and on-cost execution aligned to business objectives. This leader demonstrates 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.

Key Responsibilities

Program Ownership & Results 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. Business Acumen & ROI 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. Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Automation Readiness 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. Risk, Problem Solving & Intelligent Decision-Making 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. Communication & Leadership Act as primary liaison between internal teams and external partners. The ability to 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in hardware program management, NPI, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs from development through production ramp.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., PCBA, Box Build assembly, machining, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Project Management Tools (Project Charter, MS Project, Smartsheets, etc), and dashboards.
• 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.

Leadership Skills Expectations

• Drive Results with urgency and full ownership.
• Demonstrate Accountability by committing and delivering.
• Lead through Collaboration, valuing diverse perspectives.
• Operate with strong Business Acumen, connecting execution to financial outcomes.
• Show Customer Focus by solving what matters most.
• Practice Integrity and Respect in every decision.
• Embrace Innovation and Intelligent Risk Taking to power what’s next.
• Exhibit Resilience, Reliability, Adaptability, and Self-Awareness in dynamic environments.

About Nextpower

At Nextpower, we are 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. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our 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. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are 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. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our 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. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.