Senior Technical Program Manager at Panthalassa

About the Company

The open ocean is Earth's largest and most power-dense renewable energy resource. Panthalassa is harnessing that resource to generate the cheapest energy on the planet. Our mission is to provide abundant and affordable clean energy for everyone.

Founded in 2016 and based in the Pacific Northwest, our team comes from diverse backgrounds in aerospace, naval architecture, marine operations, hardware, software, and research.

About the Job

Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean's harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.

We are seeking a highly capable Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the execution of complex system designs for the next generation fleet of nodes.

The TPM will be an integral part of the node development team, operating as the glue between individually contributing engineers and various cross functional groups. The TPM work scope covers all phases of the node lifecycle: providing structure during architecture development, managing and driving detailed design execution, and transitioning device instances through manufacturing and into operation. An ideal candidate needs to see the big picture, but also understand the small-scale levers to adapt and organize effectively. The TPM will report to the Director of Node Engineering and work closely with all technical leads on the project.

Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Virgin Galactic, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We are organized as a public benefit corporation and are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.

We strive to be the best engineering team on the planet and we compensate our team members accordingly. 

Responsibilities

• Act as lead program manager for the engineering design team to drive the new product development timeline.
• Define the program plan and schedule, and manage program execution.
• Contribute to long-term, multi-node program strategy.
• Act as a liaison between multi-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, analysis, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure tight inter-team coordination and communication.
• Identify and mitigate program risks both with internal teams and external partners.
• Efficiently and effectively react to unexpected changes in the program due to outside influences and/or issues that arise.
• Deliver communications and presentations to inform the broader company of progress and drive the decision-making process. Effectively and consistently communicate overall program status to cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain tangible assets for tracking program status, schedule, and executables.
• Participate in communications with external suppliers and fabrication partners. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience developing complex systems.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Comfort with broad scope definition and to-be-defined requirements.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating scope, resource plans, and schedules.
• Attention to detail with strong record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Focus on results.
• Experience identifying and gathering key data, then effecting change based on them.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to identify issues and develop corrective measures to resolve.
• Ability to remain engaged, initiative-taking, and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success.
• Ability to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, occasionally requiring extended hours.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience in an engineering role in addition to program management.
• Experience with a variety of project management tools and techniques, along with a mental framework for which are useful in different situations.
• Experience with CAD tools, PLM, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.

The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.

Compensation and Benefits

If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:

• Cash compensation of $150,000 – $250,000
• Equity in the company. We're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
• Flexible paid time off
• Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Dental insurance (the company pays 33% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
• Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
• Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

Location

This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.