Senior Technical Program Manager — Government Grants

About Us

GridCARE is a leading venture-backed startup solving the most critical constraint in AI's growth trajectory: immediate access to power. As demand for computing skyrockets, access to energy has become the defining bottleneck in the AI infrastructure race. While leading tech companies invest billions in speculative, long-term solutions that may take decades to arrive, GridCARE's pioneering physics-based generative AI platform unlocks gigawatts of hidden capacity in today's electric grid — enabling hyperscalers, data center developers, and utilities to power AI infrastructure years sooner than conventional approaches and without costly upgrades.

Founded at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and backed by leading climate-tech and deep-tech investors, GridCARE has assembled a world-class team spanning power systems, AI, and infrastructure.

At GridCARE, you will:

Work at the intersection of AI, energy, and infrastructure — the foundation of the next industrial revolution.

Partner with hyperscalers, developers, and utilities on high-impact, real-world deployments.

Help shape a more abundant, efficient, and resilient energy future for the digital era.

Join a company defining a new category — capacity acceleration for AI.

Receive competitive compensation, equity, and benefits in a fast-growth, mission-driven environment.

Learn more about GridCARE:

• TechCrunch: GridCARE thinks more than 100 MW of data-center capacity is hiding in the grid

• Utility Dive: Portland General Electric invests in AI-powered flexibility to speed data-center connection

• Data Center Dynamics: From Years to Months — Creating an AI Fast Lane for Data Centers

Job Description

The Senior Technical Program Manager — Government Grants will lead the execution, management, and growth of GridCARE's government-funded programs.

You will serve as the program quarterback, coordinating across government sponsors, partner utilities, technology collaborators, subcontractors, and GridCARE's internal engineering, product, and partnerships teams.

Your mission: Deliver technical and programmatic success across milestones, ensure compliance and timely payments, and position GridCARE for future funding opportunities.

This role bridges program management, technical execution, and strategic development — overseeing project tracking, budget and milestone alignment, subcontractor coordination, and government reporting — while identifying and securing new funding opportunities to scale GridCARE's platform impact.

ResponsibilitiesProgram Management & DOE Execution

• Lead execution of GridCARE's government-funded projects, ensuring technical and administrative milestones are met on time and within scope.

• Serve as primary liaison with government program officers, contracting officials, and technical reviewers.
  Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, tracking milestones, deliverables, budgets, and payments.

• Ensure all documentation, reporting, and cost-share tracking meet government sponsors and audit standards.
  

Partner & Subcontractor Coordination

• Manage and expand partnerships with utilities — onboarding new partners, structuring agreements, and coordinating pilot activities.

• Oversee subcontractors to ensure Scopes of Work align with GridCARE's technical roadmap and business priorities.

• Coordinate with internal teams to align R&D, engineering, and commercialization efforts across all funded activities.
  

Grant Strategy & Expansion

• Author and lead new grant proposals including budgets, schedules, and narratives.
  Track RFPs, funding calls, and program opportunities aligned with GridCARE's mission.

• Build and sustain relationships with program officers and agency leaders to shape future funding opportunities.
  

Communication & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver high-quality progress reports, technical presentations, and government sponsor briefings.

• Translate complex technical work into clear, compelling narratives for technical and policy audiences.

• Represent GridCARE at conferences, technical workshops, and industry events.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing large-scale technical programs sponsored by DOD, DOE, DHS, CEC, NYSERDA, or similar agencies.

• Proven success in writing, securing, and managing government grants.

• Strong technical literacy in energy systems, utilities, or AI-driven infrastructure.

• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and align technical workstreams with business outcomes.

• Expertise in financial and milestone tracking, capable of managing complex cost-share and payment structures.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills — concise, persuasive, and technically accurate.

• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills with proven success engaging government, utilities, and research partners.

• Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, energy systems, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and equity.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Lunch provided three days a week in office.

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office for collaboration, 2 days remote for focused work.

• Access to leading academic, industry, and government partners in the AI-energy ecosystem.

• A mission-driven team focused on shaping the future of the energy transition.

Join us in tackling one of the most important infrastructure challenges of our time — enabling the energy foundation for the age of AI.

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