Senior Hardware Program Manager - Equity & On-site (Cambridge)

Found Energy; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Found Industries in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager II to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative energy platforms and metal extraction systems. You will drive product development from concept to deployment, ensuring on-time delivery and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hardware development in a start-up environment with TRL 3–8, requiring strong project management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Equity is included. On-site work in Cambridge.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related STEM field.
• 10+ years in technical project management or systems engineering.
• Experience leading hardware development projects through TRL 3–8.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams (R&D, Engineering, Operations) from concept to deployment.
• Own and manage detailed project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure design control deliverables meet SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Mitigate risks and drive timely program execution.
• Collaborate with executives to align technical work with business goals.
• Foster continuous improvement and teamwork across the organization.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Scheduling experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or STEM/related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Found Industries in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager II to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative energy platforms and metal extraction systems. You will drive product development from concept to deployment, ensuring on-time delivery and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hardware development in a start-up environment with TRL 3–8, requiring strong project management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Equity is included. On-site work in Cambridge.