HVAC NPI Program Lead — Hybrid Work & Stock Options

Infinitum; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Stock Options

Relocation Assistance

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Infinitum, a climate-tech company headquartered in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development and launch of HVAC Fan Systems and related products. This role requires a high-energy individual, capable of managing multiple projects, aligning external partners and internal departments, and delivering new products to market.

The successful candidate will drive end-to-end project execution, manage schedules, budgets, and risk, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, product development, or related roles.
• Proven experience managing electro-mechanical product development programs.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross functional teams.
• Experience with commercial HVAC product design/manufacturing, particularly ventilation products.
• Familiarity with AMCA, UL, ASHRAE, and NEC codes and standards.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, PLM and similar business systems (NetSuite, Arena).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) of projects for Fan Systems and related products from Concept through Launch.
• Lead process improvement initiatives with integration partners.
• Re-engage at product End Of Life to lead that transition.
• Execute the Infinitum LifeCycle process (ILC) including detailed program plans, schedules, budgets, resources and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time, within scope and on budget.
• Translate product and business requirements into detailed execution plans and technical milestones.
• Establish project baselines (cost, scope, schedule) in concert with cross functional team.
• Take ownership as the single point of accountability for program success.
• Hold all team members accountable for deliverables and decisions.
• Ensure any deviation from the ILC process has a documented waiver.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution and product development processes.
• Run regular Project Team meetings for to keep team members informed, aligned and on track.
• Serve as the central point of contact for program status, risks, and decisions.
• Provide regular updates/reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all involved teams.
• Apply best practices in program management and product lifecycle management.
• Support the development and refinement of NPI processes and tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations as applicable.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Electro-mechanical product development

HVAC product design

HVAC standards familiarity

ERP/PLM systems

Communication skills

10+ years program management

Education

BS in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Infinitum, a climate-tech company headquartered in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the development and launch of HVAC Fan Systems and related products. This role requires a high-energy individual, capable of managing multiple projects, aligning external partners and internal departments, and delivering new products to market.

The successful candidate will drive end-to-end project execution, manage schedules, budgets, and risk, and