Sr. Technical Program Manager

101 Bloom Energy; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 156,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a Sr. Technical Program Manager to join our San Jose, CA team. This on-site role reports to the Sr. Director Program Management and drives key programs to deliver Bloom Energy’s business plans.

You will own the program schedule and budget, lead cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, and ensure successful hand-offs to Sales and Operations while identifying risks and guiding mitigation. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years technical program management experience on large, complex products.
• Experience guiding programs through full product lifecycle.
• Ability to lead cross-functional/matrixed teams and influence others.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management to ensure delivery of key programs.
• Own program schedule and budget; ensure feature set.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product definition and timelines.
• Present status, track budgets, communicate timelines, manage risk.
• Guide teams through product lifecycle and hand off to Sales/Operations.
• Identify risks and develop mitigations.
• Educate organization on PLC process.
• Be the go-to person for program-related questions.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Engineering collaboration

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Bloom Energy Overview

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. his role will report to Sr Director Program Management and is based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide overall program management essential to ensure successful delivery of key programs to achieve Bloom Energy’s business plan objectives
• Own program schedule, budget, and ensure the product achieves agreed upon feature set
• Work closely with highly cross-functional team members on product definition, schedules, prioritizations, tradeoffs, etc.
• Regularly present status, track budget, communicate high-level timelines, and manage risk and resource constraints across teams to ensure success
• Guide team members through complete product lifecycle development; successfully hand-off a “sellable” product to Sales and a “manufacture ready” product to Operations
• Accountable for program risks identification and developing mitigation strategies and actions
• Educate the broader organization on Bloom’s PLC process and establish a general understanding at all levels
• Be the “go to” person for all questions and/or requests related to specific programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years technical program management experience with large complex products, experience in the energy sector a plus
• Proven track record driving programs throughout the complete product lifecycle process
• Extremely strong presence, ability to lead and manage cross functional and matrixed teams along with demonstrated ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Experience managing/working with engineering professionals
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, for collaborating across many participating teams.
• You will interact with many internal teams to lead and deliver best-in‑class products in an exciting fast‑paced environment
• Strong desire for success and significance

Desired Qualifications

• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Able to build and manage budgets of large programs
• Ability to take complicated technical concepts and translate to a general audience in a compelling, succinct manner
• Ability to act independently and operate with a passion and appreciation for the vision and mission of the company
• Bachelor degree required in any of the following engineering, business management, economics, and technology, MBA and/or Doctorate is preferred
• 1-3 years of energy market experience preferably in a startup environment and/or in the energy space
• A quick learner and team player
• Relationship building mentality
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem‑solving skills

About Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on‑site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.