Staff Engineering Program Lead - Power Systems

Nextpower; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Discretionary company bonuses

Stock compensation eligibility

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Staff Engineering Program Manager in Fremont, CA (Hybrid). You will lead complex power conversion programs from definition through validation, release, and ramp, coordinating engineering, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams globally.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years of hardware program leadership, experience with international teams, and the ability to influence stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
• 10–15+ years leading complex hardware programs.
• Experience with international cross-functional teams and partners.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Power BI or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated program plan with scope, milestones, dependencies and budgets.
• Ensure clear communication across time zones for effective decisions.
• Lead cross-functional execution from definition to production ramp.
• Frame technical decisions with engineering leads and assess impacts.
• Align internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners on priorities.
• Drive readiness: BOM, drawings, testing, and capacity.
• Present program health and tradeoffs to senior leadership.
• Establish program practices and mentor others in planning and risk mgmt.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Program management

Communication across time zones

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Staff Engineering Program Manager in Fremont, CA (Hybrid). You will lead complex power conversion programs from definition through validation, release, and ramp, coordinating engineering, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams globally.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years of hardware program leadership, experience with international teams, and the ability to influence stakeholders in fast-paced environments.