Program Manager: Home Energy Hardware Products

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering company at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, dedicated to revolutionizing how we power our homes and communities. This organization is deeply committed to innovation, driving the development of advanced charging and energy management technologies that shape the future of energy. Join us in a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence the successful delivery of groundbreaking hardware products, making a tangible impact on the transition to a more sustainable world.

This is a full time, salaried opportunity. All candidates must be able to work in Warren, Michigan in a hybrid schedule. We offer premium benefits with PTO, paid holidays and a salary range of 105K-115K annually depending on experience.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge hardware products, from initial concept through to successful market launch. In this role, you will be the driving force behind complex programs, ensuring seamless execution and cross-functional alignment within a fast-paced environment. Your leadership will be crucial in bringing innovative charging and energy management solutions to life, contributing significantly to the company's mission and market leadership.

What You'll Deliver

• Lead hardware product development programs through the stage-gate process, from concept, development, validation, and launch.
• Define and manage program scope, timing, milestones, budget, resourcing needs, and deliverables.
• Track program performance against key development and launch targets, providing clear status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain program risk registers, identify issues early, and drive mitigation plans across cross-functional teams.
• Plan and facilitate program execution meetings with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Develop recommendations related to program changes, including timing, scope, resourcing, cost, and risk mitigation.
• Manage change control processes for scope, cost, timing, and go-to-market impacts.
• Define required internal and customer-facing product documentation needed for product release and launch readiness.
• Coordinate supplier and internal technical deliverables required to support hardware product development and release.
• Track and confirm products are released in alignment with related product program and portfolio roadmaps.
• Author and manage program content change requests through applicable release and approval systems.
• Support quality readiness reviews, validation activities, and launch readiness assessments.
• Partner closely with engineering, product management, product planning, supply chain, purchasing, software teams, and quality teams to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate with supplier partners and channel stakeholders on key launch and release milestones.

Your Expertise and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years experience managing complex hardware product development programs in the electric vehicle, renewable energy, solar or related industries
• Strong understanding of stage-gate processes, product development lifecycles, and launch management
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders
• Strong skills in program planning, issue resolution, and risk management
• Experience using program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
• Experience working with product, engineering and supply chain teams
• Relevant experience from battery, inverter, solar or utility-related businesses will also be considered

What Will Set You Apart

• PMP certification
• Experience supporting product launches involving both hardware and software integration
• Experience working with external suppliers, commercial partners, or channel partners
• Knowledge of automotive product release processes and governance systems

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About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.