Director of Product Lifecycle Management – Supply Chain (copy)

Nevados

United States

Posted April 13, 2026

Full-Time 180000 - 210000 USD per-year-salary

Job Overview

Company Overview

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all-terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility-scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach.

Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in office and on-site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.

Position Overview

The Director of Product Lifecycle Management oversees the end-to-end process for managing part numbers within Operations. This includes establishing and maintaining procedures for reviewing, introducing, updating, and retiring both new and existing parts throughout their lifecycle.

This role coordinates cross-functional reviews to ensure part changes are fully understood and properly executed in operational systems and Bills of Material (BOM). This person will manage part numbers in the ERP and related systems, review inventory levels and open orders, provide stocking and depletion recommendations, and track approved substitution and alternate parts to reduce supply risk.

The Product Lifecycle Manager is also responsible for building and maintaining the processes used to manage part changes, ECOs and ensuring the processes are consistently followed. The focus of the role is governance, execution, system accuracy, and follow-through — making sure part changes are available when needed, do not create material shortages or excess inventory, or disrupt production.

The Product Lifecycle Manager acts a project coordinator and has the unique opportunity to work across multiple functions—Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Project Management, and Product Management and gain full lifecycle exposure to our supply chain operations.

In addition to traditional role requirements, this person will focus on a dynamic environment with new suppliers and supply chain partners, balance process and risk, handle strategic cost, and actively engage the supply chain and all supply chain partners.

We are looking for a seasoned Product Lifecycle leader that has created and implemented processes. This person is a self starter that can create, manage, and lead the efforts of building this new function.

Company Overview

Position Overview

Part Lifecycle & Cross-Functional Management

Create and govern the process for product lifecycle for the company

Manage project plans for the introduction, modification, ECO, substitution, and obsolescence of part numbers from a Supply Chain perspective

Document and create a stage gate approval process

Coordinate cross-functional reviews to assess operational, inventory, and sourcing impacts of part changes

Ensure part-level decisions are documented and executed consistently with signoffs as needed

Serve as the Supply Chain project coordinator for part-lifecycle changes

Determine which projects are potentially impacted from part number modifications

Coordinate with Sales to ensure new product introduction meets project delivery timelines

Create and manage gate process with signoffs for introduction and replacement product

NPI Sourcing Support

Partners with Engineering and potential new sources for design for manufacturing for new products

Work with the Sourcing Team to make sourcing selections for new products

Participating in Strategic Sourcing Reviews

Execute request for quotations on new revisions of product in coordination with sourcing

Participate in negotiations of supplier agreements including amendments for new products

Partner with Sourcing, Engineering and Quality on onboarding new potential sources and onboarding new products at existing sources

ERP and Systems Data Management

Create, update, and maintain part numbers, BOMs, revisions in PLM, ERP and related systems

Maintain approved vendor lists, lead times, Minimum Order Quantities, and sourcing attributes

Track lifecycle status, replacements, and cross-references between part numbers

Ensure system data accurately reflects approved part configurations

Inventory, Stocking, & Substitution Control

Review inventory levels, open orders, and demand for new, active, and EOL parts

Identify supply risk and inventory exposure related to part changes

Provide stocking, depletion, and last-time-buy recommendations

Maintain records of approved substitute and alternate parts

Ensure substitutions are approved, documented, and reflected in systems

Process Development & Execution

Build, maintain, and govern the processes for part-level NPI and EOL management

Create and manage product GANTT charts with validations and gate approvals

Develop and use project plans, checklists, trackers, and templates to support consistent execution

Support supply chain readiness for new parts, including sourcing and system setup

Track execution issues and follow up to closure

Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in part change execution

Present to team and leadership on NPI program and status with call to action for awareness and actions.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and operational information across teams

Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review part, inventory, and system data to identify risks and impacts

Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple part changes and meet internal deadlines

Working knowledge of supply chain and operations fundamentals, including inventory management, sourcing, and material planning

Ability to apply formal supply chain education or training to practical, day-to-day operational execution

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of PowerPoint

Experience with PLM and ERP experience, Arena and NetSuite preferred.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, early-stage environment with changing priorities

Strong customer service mindset when supporting internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams

NPI experience with ability to implement a new process and manage

Strong project management skills including the use of project management software Monday.com or related software

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Project Management or related field
15 years of combined NPI, Lifecycle, Supply Chain, Project Management
8+ years of Management
Experience with steel manufacturers (preferred)

Benefits & Total Compensation Package

Nevados offers competitive base salary, bonus, commission (if applicable to the role) and stock options commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full time employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and vol life. We also offer 401(k) participation, unlimited PTO, generous sick leave, paid company holidays and additional benefit offerings as we continue to grow.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated as a requirement of the role, candidates must be willing to travel at least 10-20% of the time for company off-sites, conferences, trade shows, site visits, and other potential events as needed.

Inclusion at Nevados

Not sure you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. This includes uplifting women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who are underrepresented in cleantech and the broader tech industry. Nevados is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interview Process

At Nevados, our interview process is designed to be comprehensive and thorough to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and our team. It typically entails 3-5 conversations over the course of 3-4 weeks. This timeline and format may vary based on the role as well as availability of team members and the candidate. The process is subject to change at any time.

Phone Screen: An initial call with Recruiting to discuss your background, expectations, and interest in the role.

Discussions with Hiring Managers: In-depth calls with hiring managers/team members to assess your technical skills and fit.

Cross Functional Team Member Interviews: Meetings to gauge team dynamics and working style.

Executive Leadership Conversations: Discussions with our executive team to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals and vision.

Professional Reference Checks and Background Check: The final step before an offer involves contacting your provided professional references to verify your qualifications and past performance as well as a background check.

To ensure a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that interviews be completed without the use of real-time AI tools, scripts, or external assistance during live conversations, unless explicitly discussed and approved in advance.

Nevados provides reasonable accommodations for candidates who need them. Please let us know in advance if any adjustments are required.