Senior Technical Program Manager

What You Will Do

• Lead program planning, including scope, milestones, resource planning, and schedule ownership.
• Manage day-to-day program execution—tracking progress, identifying risks, maintaining the critical path, and ensuring the team stays focused on the highest-value work.
• Develop a strong systems-level understanding of the Rondo Heat Battery and coordinate technical integration across mechanical, electrical, controls, and thermal teams.
• Build alignment and drive collaboration across engineering, product, delivery, supply chain, and external partners.
• Provide clear, data-driven program updates to leadership and maintain concise dashboards, metrics, and risk reporting.
• Champion a culture of transparency, urgency, and operational excellence across the program team.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• 6+ years of technical program management or equivalent experience in hardware, energy systems, or complex industrial products.
• Strong systems thinking skills and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional development programs with multiple technical disciplines.
• Experience with scheduling and risk management tools and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points

• Engineering background in mechanical/electrical/systems.
• Experience in both hardware engineering and project development.
• Combined experience in both hardware and project development.
• PMP or similar certification.
• Experience working with EPC partners or multi-supplier programs.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and ADD
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Catered lunches on-site
• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views
• An opportunity to make a huge positive impact on the planet

About the Role

The role is required to be on-site in Alameda, California.

Pay

The estimated annual salary range for a candidate in the Bay Area for this role is between $180,000 and $215,000, plus equity in an early-stage, rapidly scaling global company.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

See above.