Application Guide

How to Apply for Program Manager

at SPAN

🏢 About SPAN

SPAN is revolutionizing home energy management by creating intuitive interfaces that simplify clean energy adoption. Unlike traditional energy companies, SPAN focuses on user-friendly hardware/software integration for smart electrical panels and IoT systems, making sustainable living accessible to homeowners. Working here means contributing directly to the decarbonization of residential energy while building cutting-edge consumer technology.

About This Role

As Program Manager at SPAN's Bangalore site, you'll own all engineering programs including new product introductions, feature development, and scalability projects for smart electrical panels and energy management systems. This role is impactful because you'll bridge hardware/software development with cross-functional teams to bring clean energy products from concept to production, directly supporting SPAN's mission to accelerate renewable energy adoption in homes.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing program timelines for smart panel feature development, coordinating with hardware and software engineering teams on integration challenges, analyzing budget forecasts for scalability projects, and leading cross-functional meetings with design, quality, and supply chain stakeholders. You'll spend significant time identifying and mitigating risks in new product introductions while ensuring Bangalore site initiatives align with SPAN's global clean energy objectives.

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🎯 Who SPAN Is Looking For

  • Has 12-15 years total experience with 5-10 years specifically in program/project management within hardware/software product development environments
  • Demonstrates proven success leading end-to-end engineering programs from concept to production in consumer electronics, IoT/smart home devices, or renewable energy systems
  • Possesses strong financial acumen with experience managing program budgets, forecasting spend, and implementing cost optimization strategies
  • Has electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience coordinating hardware/software integration projects

📝 Tips for Applying to SPAN

1

Quantify your experience with hardware/software integration projects - specifically mention IoT, smart home devices, or renewable energy systems you've managed from concept to production

2

Highlight Bangalore site leadership experience or experience managing distributed engineering teams across time zones

3

Include specific examples of cost optimization and scalability projects you've led in hardware development environments

4

Demonstrate understanding of SPAN's product ecosystem by mentioning smart electrical panels, energy management systems, or their approach to user-friendly clean energy interfaces

5

Show how you've managed cross-functional coordination between engineering, design, quality, and supply chain teams in previous roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing end-to-end engineering programs in hardware/software environments, specifically mentioning IoT or renewable energy products', 'Examples of successfully leading new product introductions (NPI) and feature development projects from concept to launch', "How you've managed program budgets and implemented cost control measures while delivering business value", 'Your approach to cross-functional coordination and resource allocation in engineering program management']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → SPAN's product lineup including their smart electrical panel, energy management system, and how they integrate with home solar/battery systems
  • → The company's recent funding rounds, partnerships, and expansion plans in the Indian and global markets
  • → Competitors in the smart home energy management space and what differentiates SPAN's approach
  • → SPAN's company culture and values as expressed in their blog, social media, or employee reviews

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a complex hardware/software integration program you managed from concept to production, focusing on challenges with IoT or smart home devices
2 How do you approach resource allocation and capacity planning when managing multiple engineering programs simultaneously?
3 Describe your experience with cost optimization in hardware development and how you balance cost control with product quality
4 How would you handle dependencies and risks in a new product introduction for smart electrical panels?
5 What strategies would you use to coordinate between Bangalore-based engineering teams and other global functions at SPAN?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only software project management experience without hardware/embedded systems background
  • Generic program management examples that don't specifically address IoT, consumer electronics, or renewable energy systems
  • Failing to demonstrate experience with the full product development lifecycle from concept to production/launch

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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