Engineering Sr Program Manager - R&D

Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Program Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of complex engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and product management, to drive the successful delivery of our solar tracking systems. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage engineering programs from concept to production, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, tracking progress and making adjustments as necessary. Coordinate and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, product management, and supply chain, to ensure seamless project execution. Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track. Communicate program status, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and lessons learned to enhance project management processes. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering program management, preferably in the renewable energy or solar industry. Proven track record of successfully managing complex engineering projects from inception to completion. Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and product development lifecycle. Excellent project management skills, with proficiency in project management tools and software. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with a proactive and results‑oriented mindset. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services. For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem‑solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. Culture is our Passion Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Project Management and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nextracker Inc. by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Sorocaba, São Paulo, BR

Posted Date: 11/24/2025