Senior Technical Program Manager, Compute Payloads
panthalassaPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted September 10, 2025
$150k - $190k
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Job Description
The role involves managing cross-functional technical programs for developing and deploying ocean-based payload hardware, coordinating engineering efforts, ensuring timely delivery, and supporting integration and testing in a fast-paced renewable ocean energy company.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project milestone schedules for the Compute Payloads program, ensuring clear communication of status, risks, and dependencies.
- Coordinate and lead scheduling, testing, integration, and demonstration operations for Compute Payloads in the Pacific Northwest.
- Drive change management for Compute Payload configurations throughout the design, testing, and deployment phases.
- Track dependencies and integration points across mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal systems.
- Support development and execution of test beds, shore demonstrators, and sea-worthy demonstrators for deployment in Nodes.
- Collaborate with external suppliers and fabrication partners to ensure timely delivery of components.
- Monitor and escalate program risks, contributing to mitigation strategies.
- Align delivery milestones with customer expectations and internal engineering goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience supporting hardware product development in startup or early-stage environments.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to meet aggressive program timelines.
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software integration.
- Experience coordinating with external suppliers and fabrication partners.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.
- Ability to travel as needed for site visits and partner engagements.
Benefits & Perks
Cash compensation of 150,000 - 190,000 USD
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (33% paid for employees, 100% for partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid for employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid for long-term support if disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to Portland or Seattle
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