Compensation Program Manager Jobs in Thornton, CO

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it's like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we're a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:         

The Program Manager - Medical Products is responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives that drive standardization, scalability, and efficient execution across product lines. This role partners closely with engineering and product management to develop repeatable processes, support customer opportunities, and establish platform-based product strategies.

The ideal candidate will combine strong program management discipline with technical collaboration skills to help accelerate innovation and improve operational efficiency across the portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead cross-functional programs supporting medical product development and strategic initiatives.
• Drive standardization across product lines to improve efficiency, reduce complexity, and enable faster time-to-market.
• Coordinate with engineering, sales, and product management to develop and deliver RFQ proposals, ensuring technical and commercial alignment.
• Support the development of scalable platform architectures, enabling reuse of modules, subsystems, and technologies.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making across engineering, operations, marketing, and leadership teams.
• Develop and track metrics to measure standardization and platform adoption effectiveness.
• Support data-driven decision making by synthesizing complex data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Manage customer communications throughout program execution, including status updates, issue escalation, risk mitigation, schedule changes, and recovery planning to ensure alignment and maintain strong customer relationships.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: On-site, Denver, CO
• Environment: Typical office setting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Familiarity with product development and RFQ processes.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of experience in program or project management in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams on product development programs.
• Experience in medical technology, regulated environments, or power systems.
• Experience with platform-based product development and modular design approaches.
• Experience managing customer-facing programs or projects, including executive communications, issue resolution, risk management, and customer expectation management.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, 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 $110,000 to $150,000 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 parents
• 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

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. 

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 09/14/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.