Program Manager

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across software and hardware development lifecycles with a focus on SW Agile development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and has a strong foundation in program execution, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence.

You will manage integrated product programs from planning through launch, ensuring teams are aligned and risks are proactively managed to deliver impactful customer solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional programs (e.g., embedded systems, apps, platforms).
• Drive program planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams with moderate complexity.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, QA, and operations to define scope, align milestones, and manage dependencies.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, risk registers, and status reports; escalate issues appropriately.
• Facilitate program reviews and communications with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Support decision-making processes and change control within the program.
• Monitor technical and delivery dependencies across software and hardware teams.
• Lead post-launch reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in department initiatives to improve program management practices.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in program or project management within software or integrated systems environments.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Experience coordinating across embedded systems, mobile apps, and cloud services is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• PMP, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent certification preferred.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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