Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

Location: Bay Area or Remote with periodic travel to company offices and

operational sites

About the Opportunity

We are a rapidly growing organization operating in the clean energy and

infrastructure sector, focused on developing and managing large-scale renewable

energy and energy storage assets. Our Technology team is seeking an experienced

Technical Program Manager to help coordinate strategic initiatives across a diverse

technology landscape and enable engineering teams to focus on high-value

technical work.

Position Overview

The Technical Program Manager will oversee planning, prioritization, and execution

across a portfolio of technology initiatives spanning infrastructure, networking,

operational technology, cybersecurity, cloud services, data platforms, and software

delivery. This role serves as the central coordination point for cross-functional

programs, managing dependencies, vendor engagement, risk visibility, and

executive reporting.

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to improve execution efficiency,

streamline delivery processes, and increase the capacity of technical teams to

focus on architecture and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage intake and prioritization of technology initiatives, partnering with

technical leaders to assess scope, dependencies, and delivery timelines.

• Coordinate programs across multiple technology disciplines, ensuring

alignment and execution across interconnected workstreams.

• Oversee relationships with external vendors and service providers, including

statement-of-work management, milestone tracking, escalations, and

contract coordination.

• Identify and communicate program risks, dependencies, and key decisions,

providing actionable recommendations to leadership.

• Establish and maintain reporting rhythms, including leadership updates,

quarterly planning materials, and executive presentations.

• Administer and improve project management processes using tools such as

Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

• Partner with business stakeholders to align technology delivery with

organizational priorities and budget cycles.• Lead communication and change management activities for technology

initiatives impacting multiple departments.

• Support technology leadership with budget planning, vendor lifecycle

management, and strategic planning materials.

• Continuously identify opportunities to shift coordination activities away from

technical contributors and into structured program management processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical program management within technology,

infrastructure, software, energy, or similarly complex environments.

• Demonstrated success coordinating initiatives across multiple technical

domains without direct ownership of individual engineering functions.

• Experience managing third-party vendors and multi-vendor engagements,

including contract execution and performance management.

• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand infrastructure

architectures, networking concepts, cloud technologies, operational systems,

and software delivery practices.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience

preparing materials for senior leadership and executive audiences.

• Hands-on experience with project and work management platforms such as

Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, or equivalent tools.

• Ability to create structure and drive execution in fast-paced and evolving

environments.

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field, or equivalent practical

experience.

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or SAFe are desirable.

• Experience in energy, utilities, industrial operations, or other critical

infrastructure sectors is preferred.

• Willingness to travel periodically as business needs require.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

• Annual salary range: $155,000–$195,000.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off and company holidays.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization.