Senior Technical Program Manager, Virtual Power Plant

EcoFlow

Dallas (TX)

Remote

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

EcoFlow seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager, Virtual Power Plant, to lead cross-functional efforts delivering our VPP API Platform. You will own technical requirements, coordinate partner onboarding, and drive modern API/EMS migrations while ensuring reliability and security.

This full-time role blends hardware-aligned capabilities with software-driven grid services, overseeing telemetry, cybersecurity, and compliant operations across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, energy systems, or related field.
5+ years owning large cross-team technical initiatives with program management experience.
Proficiency in backend technologies and cloud infrastructure.
Familiarity with VPP/DER integration and grid software platforms.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Own the technical requirements and acceptance criteria for the Virtual Power Plant API Platform, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Drive partner onboarding and integration, coordinating requirements, documentation, and timelines for utility and aggregator partners.
Transition legacy integrations to modern API/EMS platforms to ensure seamless migration.
Develop and maintain backend services for the virtual power plant with high availability and publish/subscribe architecture.
Lead cross-functional programs with Software, Firmware, Operations, and Customer Success to meet roadmaps.
Establish processes for partner integration, activation, and operational excellence.
Facilitate technical and business communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

SDLC understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Energy Systems, or related field

Tools

Python

REST API

FastAPI

Java

SQL databases

AWS

Terraform

AWS CDK

Grid integration tools

Job description

EcoFlow was born out of the dream of a group of battery engineers in 2017. Amid the global transition towards renewable energy, we lead the way forward with industry-leading portable power products, solar technology, and smart home energy solutions.
EcoFlow is now actively participating in the innovation of residential energy storage and use technology, bringing Smart, Flexible and Reliable residential power solutions to thousands of homes.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to power a new world. It's a call to the future - an aspirational, technology-driven, eco-friendly future shared by everyone.

Our Mission:

Our mission from day one is to provide smart and eco-friendly energy solutions for individuals, families, and society at large. We are, were, and will continue to be a reliable and trusted energy companion for users around the world.

Your career with us:

At EcoFlow, we are all innovators with a diverse set of backgrounds, skill sets, interests and needs, united in the mission to Power a New World. At EcoFlow, you will:

Find reliable peers, savvy mentors and see new career perspectives;
Meet new challenges, solution possibilities and chances to show yourself;
See wider, grow faster and to be outstanding.

We're now looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager, Virtual Power Plant. This position is a full-time, remote/position.

The Senior Technical Program Manager, Virtual Power Plant, coordinates planning, execution and ongoing delivery of EcoFlow’s Virtual Power Plant API Platform, combining advanced technical integration with program management and partner onboarding expertise. This role bridges hardware capabilities with utility-grade requirements, overseeing the technical execution of API-to-API integrations, and ensuring every battery in the EcoFlow fleet is "VPP ready." In addition to defining system requirements, specifications, and validation processes, the Senior Technical Program Manager takes full technical ownership of cross-functional programs, builds scalable processes for partner onboarding and integration, and drives program operations to meet evolving grid demands. The role is responsible for maintaining rigorous compliance standards, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and fostering strong partner relationships to support the expansion and reliability of EcoFlow’s Virtual Power Plant platform.

Responsibilities:

Own the technical requirements and define acceptance criteria of the Virtual Power Plant API Platform, ensuring robust scalability and reliability.
Drive partner onboarding and integration efforts, coordinating technical requirements, process documentation, and timelines for utility and aggregator partners.
Direct the transition of legacy integrations to modern API and EMS platforms, fostering seamless migration and operational continuity.
Coordinate the development and maintenance of backend services for the virtual power plant, emphasizing high availability and publisher/subscriber architecture.
2. Program Management & Cross-functional Coordination
Lead the programs with cross-functional teams, including Software, Firmware, Operations, and Customer Success, to execute grid service programs and deliver on feature roadmaps.
Establish and optimize processes for partner integration, program activation, and operational excellence.
Facilitate technical and business communication between internal teams and external stakeholders, translating complex concepts for utility executives and partners.
3. Technical Compliance & Standards
Ensure full technical compliance with industry standards, including CSIP / IEEE 2030.5, OpenADR, and SunSpec Alliance recommendations.
Oversee telemetry standards, ensuring granular interval data collection (kW, kWh, SOC) for precise Virtual Power Plant and Measurement & Verification (M&V).
Maintain rigorous cybersecurity and data handling protocols to meet utility and ISO/RTO regulated program requirements
4. Monitoring, Reliability, and Program Operations
Own the triage process for partner issues and bugs, identifying and resolving root causes for underperformance or anomalies in dispatch events.
Monitor integration health and latency to maintain a 99+% performance reliability rate across all active VPP programs.
Identify operational risks and implement technical solutions to prevent “dual-dispatch” conflicts and ensure program integrity and enrollment authentication enforcement.
Track program performance and support continual improvement initiatives to optimize reliability and partner satisfaction.

Qualification:

Education: bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Energy Systems, or related field.
Experience: 5+ years owning large cross-team technical initiatives, with proven program management experience and a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Technical Stack: Proficiency in backend technologies (Python, RestAPI, FastAPI, Java) and SQL databases. Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS CDK), and grid integration tools.
Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience in VPP/DER integration, SCADA, or grid software platforms. Familiarity with the electric power industry and wholesale electricity markets is highly desirable.
Program Management: Skilled in process building, partner onboarding, and program operations within technical environments.
Communication: Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and utility executives; strong collaborative skills.

Measurements of Success (KPIs)

Integration Velocity: Time to program activation for new utility and aggregator partners.
System Reliability: Dispatch performance reliability and telemetry data fidelity across all programs.
Feature Delivery: Timely rollout of optimization logic, tariff engines, and dynamic control capabilities by mid 2027.
Compliance: Zero incidents of disqualification, asset suspension, or regulatory non-compliance.
Partner Satisfaction: Positive feedback and retention rates from utility and aggregator partners.

What we offer: