Sr.Technical Program Manager
Lead end-to-end technical programs for complex industrial hydrogen electrolyzer hardware, coordinating cross-functional teams from concept to launch in a fast-paced startup. Requires 10+ years leading engineering programs, strong technical background in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering, and proven risk management and stakeholder communication skills.
About the job
Roles and Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end program execution from concept through launch, defining scope, timelines, deliverables, and critical milestones.
- Serve as the central point of contact across hardware engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and other teams to facilitate alignment and ensure all stakeholders are working toward shared goals and outcomes.
- Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate resolutions to ensure program success.
- Communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and visibility into overall program health.
- Continuously assess, build, and improve program management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Must-Have Experience
- Strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, with the ability to understand system architectures and engineering trade-offs. Comfortable engaging deeply with engineering teams to ask the right questions and challenge assumptions.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines in an early-stage start-up environment. Experience and demonstration of making informed decisions and trade-offs with incomplete or evolving data.
- Problem-solving mindset with a bias toward action and ownership. Experience and passion to oversee a project from concept to implementation while working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. Ability to decompose complex problems, prioritize effectively, and unblock teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing cross-functional stakeholders across seniority levels. Skilled at facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and driving decisions.
- 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional engineering programs, with a proven track record of delivering complex hardware products. Experience working with external partners such as contract manufacturers, suppliers, or test vendors is a strong plus.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with typical project and program management tools and deep understanding of fundamental development practices (agile, waterfall, hybrid).
- Experience with FMEA and safety compliance for making design decisions.
What we offer
- Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
- 401k
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- Paid sick days and vacation
- Free lunches on-site
Skills
Program Management, Risk Management, Fmea, Agile, Waterfall, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Project Management Tools, Safety Compliance
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