Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields
5+ years of experience in cross-functional project delivery, preferably in manufacturing or technology
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Comfortable collaborating with technical and non-technical teams
Proficiency in project management tools like SmartSheet and Jira
Responsibilities
Lead multiple complex new product development projects from concept to launch
Manage new programs with evolving requirements and supplier involvement
Facilitate project meetings and ensure accountability across departments
Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Identify and mitigate project risks to meet schedule and cost targets
Provide concise program updates to executive leadership with risk assessments
Coordinate cross-functional teams to align project goals and support go-to-market efforts
Benefits
Onsite work environment with opportunities for cross-department collaboration
20% travel requirement for project oversight and stakeholder engagement
Exposure to innovative product development processes
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic industry
Potential for professional growth in a leading electrical power company
Full Job Description
Onsite: Travel: 20%
About the Role:
Maverick Power is seeking a motivated and organized R&D Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams and own the execution of new electrical power products from concept through commercialization. This role combines project leadership, business acumen, and technical coordination to ensure the successful execution of Maverick Power's innovation roadmap. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple projects, and collaborates effectively across the engineering, operations, marketing and sales teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
Concurrently lead multiple complex new product development (NPD) projects from concept through launch
Manage new programs involving new architectures, suppliers and evolving requirements
Facilitate project meetings, track deliverables, and drive accountability across departments
Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Identify and mitigate project risks to maintain schedule and cost targets
Process & Reporting
Own the product business cases, including cost targets and margin assumptions
Provide concise, decision-oriented program updates to executive leadership, including risk, mitigation options, and recommended actions.
Develop and maintain project dashboards that summarize progress, risks, and key metrics across multiple initiatives for executive visibility
Translate technical project updates into clear business insights and financial impact summaries
Own and continuously improve NPD program management processes, including stage-gate governance, design reviews, and executive readiness
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate between engineering, operations, procurement, and marketing to ensure alignment of project goals
Support go-to-market efforts by ensuring product readiness aligns with customer and business needs
Identify, evaluate, and implement digital tools or automation to improve program visibility, execution efficiency, and decision quality.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other related fields
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated ownership of cross-functional delivery, ideally in manufacturing, product development, or technology environments, using a hybrid Stage-Gate-Agile methodology.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams
Proficiency with project management software and tools (SmartSheet and Jira)
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with project management software (e.g. SmartSheet and Jira)
Exposure to ERP (Epicor), quote-to-production systems, and engineering systems (SolidWorks, PDM)
Experience in the electrical power, manufacturing, or industrial equipment industry
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to twenty-five pounds at times.
Work Environment: May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings. Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.
