Senior Engineering Program Manager, Manufacturing

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Engineering Program Manager  to manage the schedules and to mitigate any risks with various engineering teams across the development of our Iron-Air batteries. This role reports into our VP, Manufacturing. As part of our Program Management team, you will support the transition of a product from development to prototype and commercial manufacturing. You will work alongside process engineers, manufacturing engineers, and supporting technical functions to establish a stable production line and de-risk manufacturing at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Weirton, WV facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Drive programs to support the  Manufacturing teams in establishing commercial manufacturing capabilities 

• Generate manufacturing development schedules and execution plans indicating critical path and key decision milestones

• Work with team members to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed road maps, timelines, and deliverables

• Prepare and lead cross-functional reviews to escalate issues, mitigate risks and enable program execution 

• Facilitate communication and cross-functional alignment within the Manufacturing organization and with other Form Energy teams

• Work with critical vendors to deliver equipment and process capability for high volume manufacturing

• Contribute to program management principles for manufacturing engineering and how they connect to our product development process

What you'll bring:

• 5+  years of experience in Technical / Engineering Program Management  

• Demonstrated experience in managing manufacturing & engineering programs with a BS or MS degree in related fields. 

• Understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes, pilot-scale development and R+D processes

• Strong supplier management experience; experience with engineering development vendor management

• Excellent planning, collaboration, and facilitation skills to manage complex cross-functional projects and take ambiguous assignments to completion

• Experience presenting to executive-level management on program status, recommendations, and priorities. 

• A blend of business and technical knowledge allowing for big-picture vision and the ability to dive deep into specific challenges while thriving in a rapidly changing / growing organization.

#LI-Onsite

#LI-KK1

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 med