Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager

Rayleigh Solar Tech; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A solar technology company in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to drive execution across engineering programs in the solar sector. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in program management, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of technical processes. Join a team passionate about deep tech innovation and making solar energy accessible.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in technical program management in high-growth hardware or advanced manufacturing.
• Background in engineering, applied physics or materials science.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve weekly execution rhythms for cross-functional teams.
• Help teams articulate success across experiments and milestones.
• Act as the glue between R&D, scale-up, testing, and manufacturing.

Skills

Program Management Expertise

Technical Fluency

Execution Excellence

Organizational Systems Thinking

Communication & Influence

Startup Energy

Job description

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The Opportunity

Are you passionate about accelerating deep-tech innovation through world-class execution Do you love driving clarity alignment and momentum across complex fast-paced engineering programs Join Rayleigh Solar Tech as a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) where youll help scale the most advanced perovskite solar technology from lab to manufacturing.

At Rayleigh were building the lowest-cost source of clean electrons on the planet. Backed by world-class investors and a powerhouse technical team we push the limits of deep tech to make solar radically more accessible. Our culture thrives on curiosity urgency and the pursuit of excellence-and were looking for someone who shares that fire.

In this role youll serve as a program execution force multiplier across cross-functional R&D and scale-up teams. You will bring order to complexity helping define and track deliverables drive prioritization align stakeholders and escalate blockers. This role is both tactical and strategic : youll facilitate execution on the ground while helping technical leadership drive programs that meet Rayleighs commercial and product goals.

What youll do

Responsibilities

What Youll Do

Drive Program Execution & Cadence

• Own and continuously improve weekly execution rhythms for cross-functional teams including sprint planning reviews risk assessments and milestone tracking.
• Work closely with technical leads to break large programs into trackable workstreams assign ownership and track progress toward technical deliverables.

Clarify Goals & Dependencies

Help teams articulate what success looks like across experiments milestones and manufacturing integration steps.

Surface and track interdependencies between teams and systems; pre-empt schedule slips and interface risks.

Align Cross-Functional Teams

Act as the glue between R&D scale-up testing manufacturing and leadership to keep program priorities aligned.

Drive resolution of cross-team blockers by getting the right people in the room fast.

Track Progress with Clarity

Maintain dashboards and documentation to communicate the status of technical programs risks and decisions.

Develop and update Gantt charts OKRs and execution trackers in collaboration with technical owners.

Support Program Strategy & Prioritization

Partner with leadership to align execution with long-term product scale-up and commercial goals.

Help manage decision logs trade-off documentation and rationale for program pivots.

Drive Cultural Norms of Ownership & Focus

Embed a culture of urgency transparency and follow-through. Be a champion of structured problem-solving and high-accountability execution.

Help teams stay focused on goals not tasks and drive closure on high-priority work.

What youll need

Qualifications

What You Bring

Program Management Expertise

8 years of experience in technical program management in a high-growth hardware or advanced manufacturing company. Experience in solar batteries semiconductors or robotics is a strong plus.

Technical Fluency

Background in engineering applied physics materials science or equivalent. You understand technical conversations and can help teams prioritize work based on both technical and strategic context.

Execution Excellence

Demonstrated ability to drive execution across multiple teams and programs simultaneously. You know how to get things done and make the trains run on time without being heavy-handed.

Organizational Systems Thinking

Deep comfort with ambiguity and complexity. You can connect technical details to program goals uncover hidden blockers and guide teams toward clarity.

Communication & Influence

Excellent communicator facilitator and listener. You bring structure to chaos make sure issues dont fester and lead with curiosity not ego.

Startup Energy

Grit urgency and optimism. You thrive in a mission-driven environment where the playbook is still being written and youre excited to help build it.

A little bit about us

Rayleigh Solar Tech

Here at Rayleigh were commercializing the next generation of solar technology : flexible perovskite solar panels. Our company is united by our commitment to change the planet for the better. We push the boundaries of whats possible our passion for deep tech to solve hard engineering problems our insatiable curiosity that forces us to ask questions and our relentless drive for excellence in everything we touch.

Are you interested

Work With Us

Why Rayleigh

Were not just building solar tech-were building a movement. A world where clean energy isnt a luxury but a given. At Rayleigh youll find a mission you can believe in a team that will push you to be your best and a culture that celebrates bold ideas deep science and meaningful impact.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Rayleigh we know that diversity makes a strong team. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we will never discriminate against race ethnicity gender identity gender expression sexual orientation disability religion marital status or family status. Instead we work to celebrate the things that make us unique and create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Dont meet all the requirements outlined above but still find yourself excited about this position and Rayleighs mission If you believe that you have the skills and experience to excel in this role we would love to see your application!

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

ICT,ASP.NET,Gas,Field

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1