Senior Technical Program Manager

Rondo is accelerating industry’s transition to lower-cost, zero‑carbon heat and power.

Our Rondo Heat Batteries turn low-cost renewable electricity into continuous, high-temperature heat and power, enabling industrial facilities to replace fossil-fired boilers without costly process changes. The result is lower-cost, zero‑carbon industrial energy delivered safely, reliably, and at 98% efficiency.

Rondo is commercially deployed and rapidly scaling, today. Backed by world‑class industrial leaders and investors — including Breakthrough Energy, Energy Impact Partners, Rio Tinto, Aramco, SABIC, SCG, TITAN, Microsoft, H&M, and John Doerr — Rondo is building the next generation of industrial energy infrastructure at global scale.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to manage the development of one of Rondo’s core product lines. This is a highly cross‑functional, high‑visibility role requiring deep technical curiosity, strong systems thinking, and exceptional program leadership.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will coordinate across engineering, product, delivery, supply chain, and external partners to drive product development from concept through deployment. You will build structure in an evolving environment, connect the dots across teams, and ensure Rondo develops a best‑in‑class product, on time and on budget.

The ideal candidate is a structured thinker who learns quickly, dives into the details, and loves a technical challenge.

• Lead program planning, including scope, milestones, resource planning, and schedule ownership.
• Manage day‑to‑day program execution—tracking progress, identifying risks, maintaining the critical path, and ensuring the team stays focused on the highest‑value work.
• Develop a strong systems‑level understanding of the Rondo Heat Battery and coordinate technical integration across mechanical, electrical, controls, and thermal teams.
• Build alignment and drive collaboration across engineering, product, delivery, supply chain, and external partners.
• Provide clear, data‑driven program updates to leadership and maintain concise dashboards, metrics, and risk reporting.
• Champion a culture of transparency, urgency, and operational excellence across the program team.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• 6+ years of technical program management or equivalent experience in hardware, energy systems, or complex industrial products.
• Strong systems‑thinking skills and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional development programs with multiple technical disciplines.
• Experience with scheduling and risk management tools and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Engineering background in mechanical, electrical or systems.
• Experience in both hardware engineering and project development.
• Combined experience in both hardware and project development.
• PMP or similar certification.
• Experience working with EPC partners or multi‑supplier programs.

• Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, plus a company week‑long holiday in December.
• Flexible time off policy.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Catered lunches on‑site.
• Location close to Oakland airport – one block from the Bay, with stunning Bay views.
• An opportunity to make a huge positive impact on the planet.

This role is required to be on‑site in Alameda, California. The estimated annual salary range for this role is between $180,000 and $215,000, plus equity in an early‑stage, rapidly scaling global company. Additionally, you would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above. Salary and benefits may vary based on experience and location.

Rondo Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated. Applicants of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed. No discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or other protected categories.

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.

Rondo may use AI‑assisted tools to help screen and evaluate applications. All hiring decisions are made by humans.