Staff Project Manager

About the role

Form Energy is hiring a Staff Project Manager to drive the success of early project deployments. This role reports into our Project Engineering team, which is part of the Commercial Operations organization. The team is instrumental in designing, building, commissioning, and operating utility-scale storage projects and will be invaluable in scaling Form’s breakthrough multi-day storage technology. You will lead project deployment and work closely with EPC partners and customers externally and with Finance, Accounting, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics internally. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission.

This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from our office in Berkeley, CA 3+ days per week. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track project budget, schedule, and scope, including change management
• Track project milestones and communicate project design and performance status to customers and other project partners
• Be a primary customer contact from Form Energy, responsible for outward communication and ongoing customer support, including contractual, technical, and strategic matters
• Support the business development team’s contract structuring, negotiations, and deal evaluations
• Identify project risks, propose mitigation strategies, and execute mitigation actions
• Establish and maintain project reporting for budget and schedule
• Manage outside vendor and contractor relationships from procurement through delivery and payment
• Travel to client or project sites up to 30% of the time

Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience in project management or leading engineering/product development
• 4+ years of experience in energy project construction
• Resourceful and collaborative team player capable of working effectively with multiple cross-functional teams in a fast-paced startup environment
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in engineering or a physical science

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees (80% 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: $128,660 - $160,840