Director of Program Management
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Director of Program Management
Overview
Rise Power Systems, a division of SMT, Inc., is seeking a Director of Program Management to drive execution across product and engineering. This is a hands-on role responsible for aligning teams, managing key programs, and building a scalable execution framework. This is a remote position with as needed travel to customers and Rise locations.
You’ll start as a team of one, with the opportunity to build and lead the program management team as the organization grows.
Responsibilities:
- Own delivery of critical, cross-functional programs from concept through launch
- Build and manage integrated program plans (milestones, dependencies, critical path)
- Drive a consistent execution cadence (weekly reviews, status, executive updates)
- Align Product, Engineering, and Operations on priorities, scope, and timelines
- Identify and resolve risks, bottlenecks, and resource conflicts early
- Enforce clear ownership and accountability across teams
- Translate strategy and roadmaps into actionable execution plans
- Build and scale the program management function, including future hiring
Benefits:
Rise Power Systems offers a generous benefits package to include the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term , Supplemental Insurance Options, Pet Insurance
- 401k with company match
- PTO and Paid Holidays
Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. in Engineering, Business (or similar)
- 8+ years in program management, product development, or engineering ops
- Proven ability to deliver complex programs across teams
- Strong execution and accountability mindset
- Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to influence without authority and communicate clearly
Qualifications:
- Experience in hardware, electrical systems, or data center infrastructure
- · Background in mechanical or electrical engineering
- · Experience building a PMO or program function
- · Prior Director-level experience in program management or engineering operations
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