Technical Program Manager

Job Title: Staff Engineering Program Manager Power Conversion ProductsJob DescriptionThis role leads cross-functional hardware programs for power conversion products, including combiners, disconnects, wiring harnesses, and protection systems. You will own the full program lifecycle, from concept through production, ensuring that power conversion products for applications such as inverters meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets. You will partner closely with engineering, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, and executive leadership in a high-visibility position within a rapidly growing renewable energy organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for power conversion hardware products, including combiners, disconnects, wiring harnesses, and protection systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, supply chain, and manufacturing to deliver high-quality electrical hardware on time and within budget.
• Drive product development activities for power electronics and power conversion systems, particularly for inverter-related applications.
• Define, track, and manage program schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with hardware and electrical engineering teams to guide design decisions that meet UL, NEC, and other relevant standards.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers and global supply chain partners to support efficient production, ramp-up, and ongoing manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure clear, concise, and timely communication of program status, risks, and trade-offs to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Champion an ownership mentality by proactively identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving resolution across teams.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of product development processes for electrical hardware.
• Partner with teams working on utility-scale solar and energy storage systems to ensure power conversion products integrate effectively into broader system solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities to expand and grow the power conversion product space within the organization.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a program manager leading hardware development programs within the power electronics or power conversion domain.
• Hands-on experience with hardware development for power electronics, preferably involving inverters or related systems.
• Strong background in program management and project management for complex hardware or electronics products.
• BS degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical or hardware engineering.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate program updates and technical topics to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ownership mentality, with a track record of taking accountability for program outcomes.
• Familiarity with UL and NEC standards relevant to electrical hardware and power conversion products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with contract manufacturers and managing programs within a global supply chain environment.
• Exposure to utility-scale solar projects or energy storage systems.
• Understanding of product development processes and lifecycle management for electrical hardware.
• Experience in the renewable energy, solar tracker, or related power conversion industries.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong leadership team in a high-visibility role and contribute to the growth of a developing product area.

Work EnvironmentThe role operates in a hybrid work environment, with an expectation to work onsite Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an engineering and manufacturing-focused setting that supports the development of power conversion hardware for renewable energy applications. The organization emphasizes growth, high visibility for key programs, and close interaction with a strong leadership team in the solar tracker and broader renewable energy space. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $200000.00 - $250000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.medical dental vision 401k matching RSUs Bonus PTO Holiday Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Fremont,CA.About Actalent

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