Technical Program Manager

Lumicity; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity in San Leandro, CA seeks a Technical Program Manager to translate the technical roadmap into a concrete schedule and drive cross-functional execution onsite. This is a hands-on role overseeing hardware projects from design through commissioning with strong coordination across engineering, procurement, EPC partners, and field operations.

The candidate will manage risk, provide regular updates to leadership and investors, and ensure site readiness for multiple installations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree is required; master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of running technical programs in hardware, manufacturing, industrials, or process/chemical plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the master schedule across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, translating the technical roadmap into milestones and priorities.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, EPC partners and field operations while managing equipment procurement, site readiness, commissioning, and open issues across both sites.
• Manage technical and schedule risks, drive issues to resolution and provide clear program updates to senior leadership, investors and stakeholders.

Skills

PFDs

P&IDs

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Master's degree

Job description

We are partnered with a growing renewable energy company based in San Leandro, CA, specializing in critical mineral refining and rare earth element extraction. As the company continues to scale its commercialization efforts, they are urgently looking for a Technical Program Manager who can translate the technical roadmap into a clear, actionable schedule and drive execution across the organization.

This is a fully onsite and very hands‑on / operations heavy role, as you will be responsible for delivering physical projects and must have a deep understanding on getting equipment from design & procurement through installation & commissioning. My client is looking for someone who is comfortable with PFDs / P&IDs, equipment, vendors, lead times, and project scheduling.

Responsibilities:

• Program & Schedule Management: Own the master schedule across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, translating the technical roadmap into milestones, dependencies, and priorities.
• Site Execution & Coordination: Coordinate engineering, procurement, EPC partners, and field operations while managing equipment procurement, site readiness, commissioning, and open issues across both sites.
• Risk & Reporting: Manage technical and schedule risks, drive issues to resolution, and provide clear program updates and documentation to senior leadership, investors, and DOE/DoW stakeholders.

***MUST BE A US CITIZEN***

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree required. Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of running technical programs in a hardware, manufacturing, industrials, or process/chemical plant environment.