Manager, Technical Program Manager

About Us

With electric vehicles (EVs) expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on EV charging and established a business model that's been validated by more than a decade in business and thousands of customers. As now a public company, we remain focused on broadening our market leadership and building on years of innovation. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build our all-electric future and dominate a trillion-dollar market. 

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.

Summary

The ChargePoint Technical Operations team has been growing at a rapid pace as it scales manufacturing across a daunting new product roadmap. The Technical Program Management, Manager will partner with ChargePoint’s senior leadership to take the TPM group to the next level. In this role you will be responsible for delivering the FATP and PCBA manufacturing line readiness that enable our new product portfolio on time and exceeding technical targets. You will work closely with the Engineering and Operations leads to ensure high quality products and services from our CM partners and drive excellence into everything we do.

Qualifications

• 10+ years direct hands on experience and know-how with fast paced, product design and product commercialization companies. Been through 5+ product life cycles from inception to mass production at an industry leading company

• Demonstrated ability to advance a Technical Program Management organization’s methods and systems

• Track record of leading and growing teams in a technical field

• Expertise in DFx methodologies, in depth knowledge in quality methodologies with command of tools including statistical analysis, DOE, FMEA etc.

• Ability to drive first order root cause analysis, triage and guide issues resolution

• Expertise in Continuous Process Improvement, Kanban and Lean manufacturing principals. 

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a growing dynamic environment

• Highly motivated, excellent communicator who can translate high-level goals into tangible action plans

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to concisely understand and communicate issues and lead a team to solutions

• Ability to work with limited supervision and drive issues to closure with cross-functional teams

• Strong leadership skills and demonstrates ability to address issues under pressure

• Up to 25% international and domestic travel may be required

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers

• Evaluate 

  • Evaluate technical capabilities of quick turn and volume CMs and equipment manufacturers

• Develop/Deploy

  • Work with internal cross-functional teams to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability, cost, supply chain flexibility and efficiency (DFx) 

  • Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) builds, pre-proto through PVT, at the factory

  • Ensure line readiness for NPI builds, production ramp, and Rework/Refurb 

  • Work with manufacturing partners to develop assembly tooling and/or automation equipment 

  • Help optimize lines for capacity at contract manufacturing partners 

  • Data requirements at manufacturing partners

Location

Campbell, CA

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
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