Technical Program Manager, Power-Flexible AI Data Centers

Emerald; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make impact

World-class team

Build from 0→1

Equity

Benefits

Flexible location

Investors backing

Job summary

Emerald AI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives across engineering, product, and operations. You will coordinate software, infrastructure, and partner efforts to enable data centers to respond to grid conditions.

In this role, you’ll align roadmaps, manage dependencies, and deliver tightly coordinated programs with strategic partners like NVIDIA and others, ensuring successful deployments and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering, or similar cross functional roles.
• Strong technical fluency with the ability to engage with engineers on architecture, systems, and tradeoffs
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional technical programs
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority
• Experience operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments (startup experience strongly preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to balance execution with strategic thinking

Responsibilities

• Lead technical programs with strategic partners, aligning roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables
• Break down complex initiatives into clear workstreams, timelines, and dependencies
• Translate requirements, constraints, and system designs across organizational boundaries
• Establish and improve program management processes, tools, and operating rhythms
• Identify and resolve cross-company risks, misalignments, and dependency gaps
• Support partner integrations, deployments, and technical collaborations
• Contribute to success metrics, including deliverables, timelines, and outcomes

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical fluency

Strong communication

Startup experience

Job description

Emerald AI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives across engineering, product, and operations. You will coordinate software, infrastructure, and partner efforts to enable data centers to respond to grid conditions.

In this role, you’ll align roadmaps, manage dependencies, and deliver tightly coordinated programs with strategic partners like NVIDIA and others, ensuring successful deployments and measurable outcomes.