Global Program Manager

We are scaling faster than any complex hardware company ever and are looking for a Global Program Manager to join our dynamic organization to continue to innovate and execute at scale. This role will serve as a primary catalyst for operational excellence and report directly to the Head of Program Management. The role will be based 5 days a week in person at company HQ in San Jose, CA.

Role and Responsibilities:

You will execute programs that will improve quality, reduce costs and accelerate the speed that we deploy hardware to some of the largest fuel cell projects on the planet

You are responsible for working with cross-functional teams to align on the goal, assign appropriate resources and execute on the fastest possible timelines

You will build and institutionalize best in class program management methodologies including Stage-Gate process, OKR management and Agile methodologies

You will Identify and remove systematic barriers that impede program development speed and efficiency

Skills:

You are a high EQ person

You know how to solve problems in the real world from first principles

You are extremely organized and can confidently communicate Program status and risk mitigation strategies to CEO level leadership with little notice. This role will require disciplined and regular report out of all aspects of internal programs to executive leadership

You can talk the talk with a highly technical engineering manager, then walk in to the next meeting and close out commercial contract topics with the sales team.

You have focused your career on getting things done, not playing organization politics

Experience:

Ideally 10+ years of program management in a technical function or complex hardware focused organization in the power and technology industry.

Evidence of exceptional execution managing cross function teams on extremely tight timelines with limited resources

You have experience operating from scrappy startup phase to fortune 500…ideally in the same company

Ideally B.S. Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

MBA is a plus

Ideally PMP, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certifications

Scheduling software programs: Microsoft Project, ERP and MRP systems

Salary Ranges:

$134,500.00 - $193,500.00