Job Summary:

What part will you play?

• GAF Energy Solar Innovation team is seeking a dynamic Program Management Engineer V that will work on the development of next-generation solar roofs that harvest energy from rooftops and deliver customer satisfaction.

• Reports to the Chief Solar Innovation Officer, and work within a cross-functional team to develop technology platforms and solar products that integrate seamlessly in roofs to deliver the highest energy production of solar roofs at a competitive cost. Lead cross-functional projects to drive next-generation solar roof technologies and products

• Provide the critical linkage between Research and Development with GAF/GAF Energy functional organizations, parent company, and external partners.

• Inspire confidence through personal leadership, influence and communication.

What will you be doing?

• Develop strategic and detailed plans to prioritize execution on the right work at the right time.

• Drive development teams and direct reports to meet delivery and growth goals.

• Work on complex issues where problems are not clearly defined.

• Ongoing Stage Gate development process adherence and improvements.

• Identify and implement new business processes as needs arise.

• Collaborate with Senior management, executives and/or major customers .

What do we require from you?

• The ideal candidate must have a passion for thinking out of the box and thrive working in a start-up, fast-paced environment. Outstanding program management, creative problem solving and organizing capability, and strong collaborative skills to help us deliver the solar roof of the future and protect what matters most.

• BA/BS in a technical field or equivalent and 10 years of work experience as a program manager in a product development role.

• Minimum 7 years of work experience supporting R&D environment preferred.

• Experience participating with senior management in strategic planning and objective setting, as well as leading implementation and ensuring operational effectiveness.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate diverse opinions and drive towards consensus.

• Skilled at analyzing and synthesizing complex information and then communicating the narrative in a clear and concise format.

• Strong critical thinking ability, exceptional analytical skills, and strong financial acumen.

• Resiliency and ability to adapt to dynamically changing environments and prioritize competing interests.

• Sound methodologies towards planning, critical path and key decision identification, Phase Gate process.

• Demonstrated track record of success working with teams focused on innovation and delivering of solutions in time for customer needs and scaling of technologies or product to manufacturing.

• Willing and able to travel within the USA and Globally up to 20% of their work time.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 

• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 

• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

Individuals hired for this position can reasonably expect a base salary within the range of $175,000 - $220,000 and an annual bonus.

Benefits:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.