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 opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market. At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us. 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. REPORTS TO Sr. Manager, Program Management WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING ChargePoint is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Hardware Engineering to lead initiatives related to our EV charging hardware products. You will engage with cross-functional teams to drive planning and execution of engineering activities, including scheduling, deliverables, tooling/fabs, testing, and validation. In this role, you will support the electrical and mechanical engineering teams in the product execution process. You will work with the system program management, product management, operations, engineering, reliability, and regulatory teams to ensure product deliverables are met on time and meet requirements. The Hardware EPM will coordinate and plan all engineering milestones, development builds, and change requests, ensuring the timely release of assemblies, components, and systems to procurement. The ideal engineer is an enthusiastic problem solver who can identify issues before they become problems and is able to build and implement effective processes where they are lacking. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT * EPMs are responsible for the daily management through the life cycle. Must be able to define product life cycle steps and drive projects through design and development, as well as manufacturing execution * Plan the overall program and monitor progress to make sure that milestones are being met across the various projects, and EPMs should work with Product Management to drive the closure of product requirements via a PRD * EPMs need to develop a program schedule with identified key dependencies and get cross-functional agreement to drive the schedule from concept to OK2 ship * EPMs manage the risks and issues that might and do arise over the course of the program life cycle, as well as take measures to correct them when they occur * Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies between the various tasks of the projects * Drive deliverables and align across projects in the program * Drive all project design and manufacturing issues via JIRA * EPMs manage the program budget and help drive the project budget at project launch * Manage and use resources across the various projects to support the program * EPMs should communicate program status regularly to the stakeholders REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience * 4-8 years’ experience leading complex hardware technology projects with aggressive schedules * Experience leading the introduction of new technologies with a proven understanding of product development lifecycles * Ability to quickly pick up new technologies and industry trends * Outstanding critical thinking and passion for conquering what may seem to be impossible * Excellent leadership and social skills * Strong experience as a project manager of a large and complex project and have a broad knowledge of project and program management methodologies * Strong leadership and managerial skills with appropriate experience as well as knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures * EPMs must understand the wider objectives of the program, such as business and strategic goals * Must have an ability to work with a wide range of individuals * Fluency in using Confluence and JIRA * Demonstrate skills to manage cross-functional teams by leading core teams, technical teams, and contract manufacturers * Excellent written and verbal communication skills (ability to influence without authority) * Problem-solving skills in design and manufacturing aspects of the product LOCATION Campbell, CA The base salary range for this role is $148,695 – $195,000 per year. In addition, this position is eligible for a new hire RSU grant and annual merit-based RSU grants. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off; parental leave; life and disability insurance; and wellness resources. Compensation may be adjusted based on 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 committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected]. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

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