Program Manager

About Delta-Q Technologies:

Delta-Q Technologies (www.delta-q.com) develops and supplies battery chargers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Delta-Q’s unique blend of engineering capability in high-efficiency power electronics and embedded software design delivers innovative battery charging solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With over 5 million vehicles and industrial machines already using its products, Delta-Q’s innovation is enabling the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly electric drive systems. Delta-Q was founded in 1999 and is a privately held company located in Vancouver, Canada.

What We Value:

Perseverance: We face challenges head-on, stay committed and finish what we start.

Innovation: We continually challenge the status quo, generate new ideas, and apply smarter solutions.

Collaboration: We work together, actively listen, speak openly, and support each other across teams.

Driving Results: We set clear goals, take ownership, and deliver with urgency.

We’re passionate about creating a sustainable business and contributing to a greener future for the world. We have a Vision to 'Charge The Future' and we mean it.

At the end of the day, it’s what keeps us going.

About ZAPI GROUP:

Delta-Q is part of the ZAPI GROUP of companies (www.zapigroup.com), a global leader in motion control, battery charging, and autonomous navigation software for electric and hybrid drive systems. As a full-solution supplier, the ZAPI GROUP can support every component OEMs need to design effective electric vehicles that meet cost goals and comply with tightening environmental standards.

Position Summary:

The Program Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the successful development, launch, and lifecycle management of power conversion products. This position will benefit a proactive thinker with deep technical expertise, program management capabilities, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, decision-driven environment.

You will be accountable for guiding multi-disciplinary engineering teams from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and Delta-Q’s high standards for quality and performance.

Specific Duties:

• Lead end-to-end program execution for assigned initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and effective execution.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, product management, operations, quality, supply chain, and go-to-market teams to ensure seamless product launches and customer acceptance.
• Offer leadership to multi-disciplinary engineering teams (firmware, software, electrical, mechanical, validation), fostering accountability and technical excellence.
• Own program governance, including milestone approvals, change management, and stakeholder communication through the Program Review Board.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including cost estimates, schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Product Management to optimize trade-offs between features, cost, and schedule, ensuring product-market fit and manufacturability.
• Facilitate collaborative decision-making, leveraging structured problem-solving tools and processes to overcome technical and operational challenges.
• Monitor and report on program performance, ensuring transparency, proactive issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to organizational excellence by continuously improving NPD processes, tools, and policies.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary product development programs for hardware-based products.
• Proven track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electronics, electromechanical systems, and software development lifecycles.
• Deep familiarity with AIAG quality processes (APQP, FMEA, PPAP) and their application in product development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, drive cross-functional collaboration, and navigate ambiguity.
• Exceptional problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Experience working closely with sales, marketing, operations and supply chain to ensure production readiness and material availability.
• Experience working closely with contract manufacturers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
• Consistently exhibit and model company values (Collaboration, Perseverance, Innovation, Driving Results).

Base Salary: $125,000 - $141,000 per year plus bonus.

The compensation offered will be determined by experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills.

Additional Benefits:

• Hybrid work
• Annual incentive (bonus) program
• 2% GRSP employer matching with Industrial Alliance (iA)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with Sunlife Financial
• Paid time off including vacation plus 8 days of personal time per year
• $300 annual Health Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance programming with Inkblot Therapy/GreenShield
• In-house gym and showers
• Free employee parking
• EV charging stations
• Dog-friendly office