Operation Program Manager

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) 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 across North America and Europe. 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 making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of creating an all-electric future and 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.

Reports To

Director of Operation

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is looking for a leader in operation leading factory capacity planning, shipment commits, forecasting, factory equipment budget, and communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams. This position will work closely with our manufacturing partners as well as our internal development and operations teams to deliver robust products that meet ChargePoint’s manufacturability, cost, quality and delivery objectives. You will be managing the sustaining product portfolio and be responsible for the introduction of new products into our partners factories and sustaining them through EOL. You’ll interact with specialists from other teams like Product Design, Technical Program Managers, Component Quality, Capex and others. You will communicate frequently and effectively to peers and leadership teams to keep them apprised of the status of the programs.

A successful candidate must have proven experience in operation management of complex supply chain and systems. What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Leading factory operations team in planning and executing development builds and new product ramps through EOL.
• Drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations and factory partners
• Plan capacity and lead factory equipment budget.
• Handle component readiness to ensure part availability, quality and cost.
• Communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams.
• Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality
• Leading all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams.
• Evaluate technical capabilities of quick turn and volume PCB/PCBA suppliers
• Ensure proper implementation of engineering changes at the factory
• Drive production process improvements to achieve quality, cost and yield goals

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master degree in engineering preferred, MBA are consider a plus
• 5-8 years direct related hands-on experience and know-how with fast paced, product design and product commercialization companies. Been through 3+ product life cycles from inception to EOL
• Knowledge & direct experience in NPI operations and Sustaining Operation
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment
• Program management experience, with excellent written and verbal English communication skills required
• Able to communicate up and across (cross-functionally) succinctly and effectively
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Up to 25% international and domestic travel may be require

Location

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $70,000 to $154,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location. 

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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