Program Manager

Advanced Energy is seeking a Sustaining Program Manager to lead cross‑functional teams and ensure the on‑time delivery and long‑term support of Plasma Power products. This role focuses on improving delivery performance, reducing lead times, supporting manufacturing readiness, and driving continuous product lifecycle improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead sustaining projects and cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.

• Manage schedules, risks, KPIs, and deliverables to ensure on-time performance and product readiness.

• Serve as the primary customer and stakeholder interface for sustaining program updates.

• Partner with Manufacturing and Procurement to ensure material availability and factory build readiness.

• Drive DFM alignment, quality targets, and cycle-time improvements with Design and Manufacturing Engineering.

• Document program work, escalate risks, and drive issues to closure.

• Support RFQs and sustaining program proposals as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office-based role with some travel; on-site in Fort Collins, CO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross‑functionally.

• Highly organized, self‑driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in semi-conductor desirable

• 3-5 Years of Experience

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics or related field.

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $115,000 - $145,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance