Senior Technical Program Manager, Advanced Manufacturing

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Job summary

Form Energy, a leading American energy storage company, is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross‑functional battery development and manufacturing programs from development through prototype to full commercial manufacturing.

You will unite design, manufacturing, and supply teams, turning complex priorities into clear roadmaps and ensuring alignment across the organization. Relocation assistance is available as the company scales its output in Weirton, WV.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical or engineering program management.
• BS or MS in a related field.
• Strong grasp of high‑volume manufacturing processes, pilot‑scale development, and R&D‑to‑production transitions.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functionally with supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams — comfortable driving alignment on design readiness, need‑by dates and material readiness even when the underlying tracking process is still being built out.
• Excellent planning, collaboration, and facilitation skills, with a track record of driving ambiguous, complex cross‑functional projects to completion.
• Comfort presenting program status, recommendations, and priorities to executive leadership.
• A blend of business acumen and technical depth, with the intellectual curiosity to zoom out for big‑picture vision and zoom in on specific challenges.
• Pragmatic problem‑solving instincts and a steady hand for thriving amid a rapidly changing, growing organization

Responsibilities

• Architect a cross‑functional, cohesive program plan grounded in strategy, dependencies, teams, risks, and sequencing, owning the schedule end to end.
• Translate top‑down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables with team leads.
• Drive execution alongside Product Design and Manufacturing teams to stand up commercial manufacturing capabilities.
• Surface clarity on plans, risks, gaps, and tradeoffs, and frame decision‑quality paths forward for stakeholders.
• Lead cross‑functional reviews to escape issues, mitigate risk, and keep programs on track.
• Facilitate alignment and communication across the Manufacturing organization and with partner teams throughout Form Energy.
• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain and Procurement to align material need‑by dates, surface availability risks early, and keep build schedules grounded in real material readiness.
• Shape program management principles for manufacturing engineering and connect them to Form’s broader product development process

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing experience

R&D-to-production transitions

Scheduling and planning

Executive communication

Risk management

Supply chain coordination

Education

BS or MS in a related field

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron‑air batteries is underway at our first high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the strategy and execution behind our first-of‑kind battery development and manufacturing programs. In this role, you will unite cross‑functional teams and drive the plan that carries our product from development through prototype to full commercial manufacturing. You’ll bring structure to complexity, turning ambiguous, fast‑moving priorities into clear roadmaps that keep the organization aligned and moving forward. This is a pivotal opportunity to help shape how Form Energy scales breakthrough technology into a product that strengthens grid reliability for the long term.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you’ll do:

• Architect a cross‑functional, cohesive program plan grounded in deep understanding of strategy, dependencies, teams, risks, and sequencing, owning the schedule end to end

• Translate top‑down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables in partnership with team leads

• Drive execution alongside Product Design and Manufacturing teams to stand up commercial manufacturing capabilities

• Surface clarity on plans, risks, gaps, and tradeoffs, and frame decision‑quality paths forward for stakeholders

• Lead cross‑functional reviews to escape issues, mitigate risk, and keep programs on track

• Facilitate alignment and communication across the Manufacturing organization and with partner teams throughout Form Energy

• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain and Procurement to align material need‑by dates, surface availability risks early, and keep build schedules grounded in real material readiness

• Shape program management principles for manufacturing engineering and connect them to Form’s broader product development process

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in technical or engineering program management

• Demonstrated success managing manufacturing and engineering programs, with a BS or MS in a related field

• Strong grasp of high‑volume manufacturing processes, pilot‑scale development, and R&D‑to‑production transitions

• Experience coordinating cross‑functionally with supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams — comfortable driving alignment on design readiness, need‑by dates and material readiness even when the underlying tracking process is still being built out

• Excellent planning, collaboration, and facilitation skills, with a track record of driving ambiguous, complex cross‑functional projects to completion

• Comfort presenting program status, recommendations, and priorities to executive leadership

• A blend of business acumen and technical depth, with the intellectual curiosity to zoom out for big‑picture vision and zoom in on specific challenges

• Pragmatic problem‑solving instincts and a steady hand for thriving amid a rapidly changing, growing organization

Where you’ll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000‑square‑foot facility is our hub for high‑volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.