Staff Technical Program Manager, Product Engineering

Staff Technical Program Manager, Product Engineering Base pay range: $147,970.00/yr - $183,600.00/yr We are a leading American manufacturing and energy technology company, revolutionizing energy storage with cost‑effective, multi‑day technology that secures the electric grid during extended stress. In recent years we’ve received accolades such as TIME’s “Best Invention” and MIT Technology Review’s “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch.” Our mission is to deliver iron‑air batteries for a cleaner, more reliable energy future, and we’re scaling rapidly to meet demand. Role Description Form Energy seeks a Staff Product Engineering Program Manager to lead the development and validation of our groundbreaking battery technology. As a key member of the Program Management team, you will drive delivery of our multi‑day battery by integrating and managing workstreams across systems architecture, firmware, and electrical engineering. You will partner with technical leaders and cross‑functional teams to ensure the product meets its requirements and is successfully launched. 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 related to our battery system to ensure seamless integration and alignment across hardware, firmware, and systems teams. 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 8+ years of experience in a technical or engineering 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 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. Humanity is a cornerstone of our culture. We offer competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees thrive. 100 % of medical, dental, and vision premiums are covered for full‑time employees and 80 % for dependents; we also provide at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents) and generous vacation policies. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. Form Energy is committed to the privacy of our applicants. We will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process. Seniority level: Mid‑SeniorEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Project Management and Information TechnologyIndustry: Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr