Full-Time Technical Program Manager

Utilidata is a fast-growing energy technology company using distributed AI to accelerate the clean energy transition and better serve utility customers. Utilities need real-time visibility of grid conditions due to increasing electric vehicles, distributed solar, batteries, heat pumps and extreme weather. Utilidata's platform transforms the way utility companies operate with real-time visibility to better utilize customer energy resources, reduce power outages, and enable quicker storm recovery.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our technical program management team and work in direct support of our hardware and on-device development teams.

The TPM will play a pivotal role in driving cross-functional initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of complex technical projects, and acts as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, coordinating efforts to meet strategic goals efficiently.

Specifically, this TPM will focus on the physical aspects of product development, including the design, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing of hardware devices and components.

Responsibilities:

1. Define, implement, and optimize program management processes to enhance cross-functional collaboration and delivery efficiency focused on physical product development (design, prototyping, manufacturing, and testing).
2. Coordinate across multiple teams (internal and external) to manage risks around component availability, manufacturing defects, and physical testing.
3. Develop and monitor project plans, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
4. Develop and drive the adoption of agile best practices.
5. Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to define technical requirements, priorities, and resource allocation.
6. Drive the adoption of tools and frameworks that improve project tracking, stakeholder communication, and overall program delivery.
7. Support the coordination and execution of complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
8. Track and report on key program metrics (delivery timelines, priority shifts, resource utilization, and risk mitigation).
9. Facilitate communication and alignment across teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks, dependencies, and conflicts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role in a technical environment, or a combination of educational and professional experience.
• Technical background or hands-on experience in software development or engineering, including IoT and/or remote hardware with embedded software.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of time.

Enhanced Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Master's degree in a technical or business discipline.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe Agile.
• Experience managing cloud-based or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with data analytics, machine learning, or AI-driven initiatives.

Salary Range: $115,000 to $145,000 depending on experience.

Location: Remote in the United States.

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