Form Energy

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Form Energy$130K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in technical or engineering program management focused on product development.
  • Extensive experience managing complex programs integrating systems architecture, electrical engineering, and firmware/software components.
  • Deep expertise in the Product Development Process (PDP) with a proven track record in product validation and delivery.
  • A systems-level generalist mindset that builds credibility and influence across diverse technical teams.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of addressing complex technical concepts to all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead independently in ambiguous situations, creating actionable pathways forward.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product delivery and validation cycle from concept to launch.
  • Define and manage technical workstreams across systems architecture, electrical engineering, and firmware/software.
  • Establish and enforce best practices for the Product Development Process (PDP) throughout the organization.
  • Proactively identify program risks and propose solutions to technical and business challenges.
  • Facilitate strategic decisions by aligning engineering and executive stakeholders to drive program momentum.
  • Mentor program managers and engineers, sharing best practices to elevate team skills.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees from day one.
  • 80% coverage of healthcare premiums for dependents.
  • At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents, up to 20 weeks for birthing parents.
  • Generous vacation policies to enable employee recharge.
Full Job Description
Role Description

Form Energy is seeking a Senior Staff 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.

What You'll Do:
  • Own the entire product delivery and validation cycle, driving the program from initial concept through to successful launch and commercialization.
  • Define, manage, and execute highly technical workstreams across systems architecture, electrical engineering, firmware, and software, ensuring seamless integration and alignment.
  • Develop and enforce the Product Development Process (PDP), establishing best practices for product validation and documentation across the organization.
  • Proactively identify and strategically mitigate program risks and dependencies, anticipating challenges and defining solutions that impact both technical and business outcomes.
  • Facilitate key technical and strategic decisions, bringing together engineering and executive stakeholders to drive alignment and maintain program momentum.
  • Serve as a key technical resource and mentor for other program managers and engineers, sharing best practices and elevating the entire team's capabilities.


What You'll Bring:
  • 12+ years of experience in a technical program management role with a focus on hardware product development.
  • Extensive experience managing complex programs with a combination of systems architecture, electrical engineering, and firmware/software components.
  • Deep expertise in the Product Development Process (PDP), with a proven track record of successful product validation and delivery.
  • A systems-level generalist mindset and the ability to quickly establish credibility and influence with technical leaders across different disciplines.
  • 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.


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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 America's energy future, we need everyone at the table.

About Form Energy

Form Energy is an American energy storage technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing a pioneering iron-air battery capable of storing electricity for 100 hours at system costs competitive with legacy power plants. Form’s multi-day battery will reform the global electricity system to reliably run on 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy was founded by energy storage veterans who came together in 2017 with a unified mission to reshape the global electric system by creating a new class of low-cost multi-day energy storage systems. Driven every day by Form’s interlocking core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is deeply motivated and inspired to transform the energy landscape and create a better world.
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Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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