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 Disability, 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

Preferred 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

SMT Inc.

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