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FluidstackFluidstackAustin, TX

Technical Program Manager Lead, R&D

Lead the TPM function for R&D at Fluidstack, running portfolios of hardware and infrastructure programs across mechanical, electrical, controls and modelling workstreams. Own executive reporting, build the TPM team, and drive programs from modular designs to scheduled build reality. Requires prior leadership of hardware/infrastructure TPM teams and portfolio management experience.

240k – 286k/yr
On-site8+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the role

Lead the TPM function for R&D

  • Run the portfolio of programs turning modular and behind-the-meter designs into buildable, ordered, scheduled reality
  • Manage dependencies, decisions, and dates across mechanical, electrical, controls, and modelling workstreams
  • Own executive visibility with honest one-pagers on program status
  • Build the TPM team and the operating system it runs on

Requirements

  • Led TPM or program teams for hardware, infrastructure, or capital programs
  • Ran portfolios where workstreams shared engineers and deadlines
  • Surface slip weeks early with recovery options
  • Program artifacts are the source of truth, not shelf-ware
  • Hired and grown TPMs

Nice-to-Haves

  • Data center or energy programs
  • NPI frameworks
  • Modular or productized hardware
  • Schedule risk analysis

Skills

Program Managementportfolio managementhardware developmentinfrastructure programscapital programsschedule risk analysisnpi frameworksdata center infrastructuremechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringcontrols engineeringmodelling
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