Technical Program Manager, ESS: Lead Battery Storage

peakenergy; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Strong 401(k) plan

Equity opportunities

Great work perks

Job summary

Peak Energy in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Technical Program Manager for the ESS team to drive development and deployment of sodium-ion energy storage systems.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and risk, and align stakeholders from engineering, product, supply chain, and operations to deliver reliable storage solutions that enable renewable energy growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in the battery or energy storage industry.
• Strong technical background in battery energy storage systems, including familiarity with battery chemistries, energy management systems, and grid integration technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of energy storage system projects, from concept to delivery, within timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and requirements and develop comprehensive project plans.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and partners to drive alignment and satisfaction.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Monitor progress with KPIs and provide regular updates to stakeholders on status and milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements and integrate insights into planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Battery energy storage systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / computer science

Job description

Peak Energy in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Technical Program Manager for the ESS team to drive development and deployment of sodium-ion energy storage systems.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and risk, and align stakeholders from engineering, product, supply chain, and operations to deliver reliable storage solutions that enable renewable energy growth.