Senior Technical Program Manager
About the role
Form Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Technical Program Manager to impact development and validation of our groundbreaking battery technology. As a key member of the Technical Program Management team, you will drive the delivery of our multi-day battery by integrating and managing workstreams across systems architecture, firmware, software, and electrical engineering. You will partner with and influence technical leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure our product meets its requirements and is successfully launched. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical breadth and program leadership skills to a mission-driven company with world-changing technology. Relocation assistance is available.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development of electrical & mechanical systems, including requirements gathering, design reviews (schematic/layout), prototyping, and mass production.
- Create, maintain, communicate, and present schedules throughout each design life cycle to the engineering leadership team.
- Manage product cost down and quality improvements.
- Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks.
- Create presentations for Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Lead cross-functional discussion between design, manufacturing, quality, and other program leads.
- Plan components feature maturity and roadmap.
- Manage bottom-up timeline to align with top-down program milestones.
- Drive Jira issue ticket closing.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in TPM roles or relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience with engineering product design cycle, manufacturing engagement, and ramp to mass production.
- Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining and communicating schedules.
- Demonstrated understanding of multilevel Bill of Material hierarchy, including mechanical and electrical components.
- Demonstrated understanding of product release cycle as it relates to the creation and change management of parts and BOM structures.
- Familiar with SmartSheet or other Gantt chart tools.
- Experience with Agile Product Development & Scrum framework.
- Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to articulate complex technical information and strategic recommendations to all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to lead autonomously in an ambiguous environment, defining a clear path forward and driving results without direct supervision.
Benefits
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees, and 80% coverage for dependents starting from day one.
- At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents).
- Generous vacation policies.
- Competitive salaries and stock options.
Pay
Compensation Range: $128,662 - $160,807