Senior Technical Program Manager

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’ve proven we can design and build these Nodes in small quantities, and we are now designing our first production line. As a Senior Technical Program Manager at Panthalassa, you will help coordinate the development and deployment of our cutting‑edge ocean energy Nodes through the R&D and pilot phases.

Working under the guidance of the Director of Technical Program Management, you’ll manage schedules, facilitate cross‑functional alignment, and support pilot manufacturing activities—playing a key role in scaling our hardware programs from prototype to production.

Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.

• Manage project milestone schedules for the Ocean 3 program, ensuring clear communication of status, risks, and dependencies to internal stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to drive alignment and efficient execution.
• Develop and maintain documentation and tools that support program execution and scaling, in alignment with TPM best practices. Maintain documentation and tools that support program execution and scaling.
• Drive the change management system for Node configurations throughout the R&D and pilot manufacturing pipeline.
• Collaborate with the internal procurement team, external suppliers, and fabrication partners to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of components.
• Monitor and elevate program risks, while proactively contributing to mitigation strategies.
• Assist with coordination of daily scheduling and coordination for Node integration and deployment operations in the Pacific Northwest.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting product and/or process development through production, fabrication, or manufacturing stages.
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams to meet aggressive program timelines.
• Experience coordinating with external suppliers and fabrication partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to travel as needed for site visits and partner engagements.

• Experience with hardware product development in startup or early‑stage environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to integrated electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with change management systems, PLM/MES/ERP tools, and configuration control processes.
• Hands‑on exposure to manufacturing processes, integration workflows, or large mechanical systems.

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

• Cash compensation of $150,
• 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 100% 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).

This role is intended to be an on‑site role based in our offices in Portland, OR
. For hybrid role candidates, the successful candidate must be able to travel for onsite work up to 25% of the time, with potential increases to 50–75% during test, integration, and deployment phases.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States. We are unable to provide new visa sponsorship for this role; however, we may consider H-1B transfer applications from exceptional candidates.