Senior NPI Program Manager

Our Mission  

SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡

We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

• Making electrification upgrades possible

• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior NPI Program Manager who will work closely with our internal hardware/software engineering teams and externally with our strategic partners and contract manufacturers, to bring our bespoke products to market.

This position will report directly to our Director of NPI Programs and be an integral part of the SCM Organization (Supply Chain & Manufacturing).

Responsibilities

• NPI Program Management: Manage new product development activities tied to supply chain and manufacturing from concept through product launch (EVT, DVT, PVT). This will include determining the goals, objectives, deliverables, schedules, resources required, budgets and program management governance with internal and external stakeholders.

• Contract Manufacturing Management: You have experience working with large contract manufacturers both domestically and offshore. These skills and experience allow you to understand the timeline impact of contract manufacturers' activities and you are proactively identifying and mitigating risks arising from such activities.

• Strategic Partner/Supplier Readiness & Management: Determine and track all dependent action items/steps needed to be complete at our suppliers and contract manufacturers, aligning with our product launch schedules. This will include managing material readiness, equipment/tooling, NRE/CapEx, Test systems and infrastructure. Though this role will not directly manage the Manufacturing Engineering team, the rhythm and priority/actions will be defined by the Senior/Staff NPI Program Manager.

• BOM - Bill of Materials tracking: given the nature of NPI programs, you will be the key point of contact and source of truths for all sourcing/purchasing activities involving mechanical parts. You will work closely with our Mechanical Engineering teams and NPI Manufacturing teams to drive alignment and clarity, ultimately resulting in clear instructions to our pool of suppliers.

• Help SPAN counterparts in driving quality improvements in the product and with CM’s and

Suppliers.

• Ensure the resolution of technical issues in NPI development and production that are impacting the schedule with all cross functional teams (Engineering, quality, manufacturing test, suppliers and contract manufacturing partners).

About You 

Required Qualifications

We are seeking a highly capable Senior/Staff NPI Program Manager, who has:

• 6-9 years of experience in various functions in NPI Program Management, Operations.

• Program Management, Hardware Program Manager, Contract Manufacturing Manager.

• BA or BS in engineering or supply chain management or equivalent experience.

• The ability to think strategically with confidence and speed.

• A detailed understanding of NPI timelines and potential levers to improve cost and schedule.

• Experience working with large CMs (Contract Manufacturers), preferably in the US, Mexico and Asia.

• Experience launching a product from concept to mass production.

• Experience working at a startup.

• Deep breath of experience working with component suppliers directly, with both a program management and sourcing mindset.

Bonus Qualifications

• Solid track record working with suppliers based in South East Asia and Central America.

Life at SPAN

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges. 

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks:

⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company

⚡ Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage.  Parental leave up to twenty four (24)  weeks depending on eligibility

⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit

⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns

⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off

Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!