Engineering Program Manager — Research and Development

Job overview

The Engineering Program Manager — Research and Development role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ, with 20% travel; compensation is not specified. The position leads cross-functional teams at Maverick Power, which develops power distribution solutions and operates manufacturing facilities in North Texas and Phoenix. The manager owns execution of new electrical power products from concept through commercialization, coordinating schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and product readiness. The role supports the company’s innovation roadmap by aligning engineering, operations, procurement, marketing, and sales teams and providing decision-oriented program reporting.

What you'll do

• Lead multiple new product development projects from concept through launch
• manage program schedules, budgets, resources, and risks
• maintain business cases, dashboards, and executive updates
• improve stage-gate governance and design review processes
• coordinate engineering, operations, procurement, and marketing
• support go-to-market readiness and evaluate digital tools or automation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering program manager

research and development

onsite

phoenix az

maverick power

new product development

electrical power products

program management

cross-functional leadership

20% travel

stage-gate

jira

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision benefits, bonus potential, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Onsite role with 20% travel; requires at least five years of cross-functional delivery ownership, ideally in manufacturing, product development, or technology environments.

About the employer

Maverick Power is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.