Staff Program Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

The Integration Program Manager is responsible for the Gen 2 program integrated schedule including gathering commitments from the cross-functional team, tracking critical path to start of production, and driving accountability for execution. This role works closely with the Senior Director of Advanced Product Development to define and build the program rhythms and mechanisms including milestone definition, program reviews, and executive communication. You will work alongside Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Test, and supporting functions to develop and mature a product concept into a commercial product that meets program performance, schedule, and cost targets, and execute manufacturing development activities to enable and deploy commercial-scale production.

This role is onsite at our Weirton, WV factory and relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into a detailed roadmap with timelines and deliverables.
• Develop schedules and execution plans communicating critical paths and key decision milestones.
• Work closely with Functional Program Management team members to track execution and monitor program health; flag when program health is at risk or needs a critical decision or mitigation.
• Prepare and lead cross-functional reviews to escalate issues and enable program execution.
• Develop, manage, and roll out cross-functional program-wide processes and shepherd process execution.

What you'll bring

• 10+ years of experience in a program management role within a technical & hardware field
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as mechanical or electrical engineering
• Demonstrated experience in full product lifecycle program experience from concept to launch
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to communicate & present at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.