Maverick Power · 17 hours ago
Research & Development Engineering Program Manager
Phoenix, AZ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMaverick Power is a leading company in power distribution solutions, recognized for its rapid growth and innovation. The R&D Engineering Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams to bring new electrical power products from concept to market, managing multiple complex projects and ensuring alignment across various departments.
Electrical DistributionEnergy EfficiencyProject Management
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential!
Paid Time Off
401K Matching
Medical
Dental
Vision Benefits
Company
Maverick Power
Maverick Power is a power distribution company that specializes in project management and field services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Currier
President & CEO
Recent News
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