Staff Technical Program Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA

Salary: $175,000 to $220,000

Internal ID: 10038147

About The Role

We are experiencing significant growth in sales, customer engagement, and product deployments. As such, we are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to join our team.

As an experienced Technical Program Manager, you will play a critical role in scaling our product from bench-top to high-volume manufacturing. You will establish frameworks to guide technical staff through the product development process and help execute complex, highly collaborative engineering programs. This position involves working cross-functionally to ensure alignment across teams and advocating for workplace organization and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate approaches work with a mix of intellectual curiosity and a bias toward action. They thrive on managing details while maintaining focus on the bigger picture. Most importantly, they are driven to make a meaningful impact on the future of clean energy.

This role reports to the Director of Engineering Operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage complex, technical programs across multiple disciplines (e.g., hardware, controls, software, data science).
• Drive product development using traditional project management techniques (e.g., Gantt charts, resource management).
• Facilitate communication and integration across teams to ensure alignment on key deliverables and decisions.
• Develop, implement, and optimize engineering and manufacturing processes to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• Establish processes and infrastructure, such as change management, part number databases, revision control, and documentation management.
• Promote a culture of continuous process improvement across the organization.
• Lead the implementation of PLM and/or ERP systems to support organizational growth.
• Act as a champion for documentation and workplace organization.
• Develop best practices for project management.
• Coordinate logistics for product deployments at customer sites.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply!

• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, particularly in an R&D environment.
• Experience implementing operational processes.
• Naturally curious and able to build relationships quickly.
• Willingness to work across disciplines and engage with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with PLM and/or ERP software.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Wrike).
• Ability to lead multiple programs simultaneously and assess priorities effectively.
• Experience in an engineering role in hardware or equipment manufacturing.
• 8 years of technical program management experience in product development.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering programs for hardware and software products.
• Background in ramping up high-volume manufacturing lines.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers.
• Familiarity with battery manufacturing.
  
  

Benefits

• Compensation: Annual salary of $175,000 to $220,000, plus stock options.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance to support employee well-being and preventative care.
• Retirement Plan: Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching for financial security.
• Flexible Hours: Work during the times that allow you to be most productive.
• Generous Time Off: A robust vacation, personal leave, and holiday policy to help you recharge.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of fully paid leave during the first year for new parents
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.