Program Manager, Technologies

Position Summary

This position oversees and manages new and existing initiatives and programs in the EGS & Drilling Technologies department, related to the development of Next‑Generation Geothermal technologies. Example initiatives can include development of Next‑Generation Geothermal projects, government‑funded programs, internal/external partnerships & projects, and technology investments.

• Identify strategic opportunities and create program roadmaps and initiatives that directly support the company’s mission and strategic goals
• Establish frameworks, processes, reporting standards, and performance metrics that associated projects within the program will follow
• Track progress across multiple projects, maintain accurate reporting, and escalate issues that may impact scope, cost, and schedule
• Develop and manage large‑scale program budgets, track expenses, and ensure resources are allocated for efficiency
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal leadership, external partners, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal engineering, geoscience, and operations teams, while managing risks or resource conflicts that arise with multiple projects in parallel
• Manage partnerships with national labs, universities, industry partners, and contractors to advance program objectives
• Incorporate existing project management tools and processes (i.e., risk management, change control, and continuous improvement)
• Must be able to travel up to 20%
• Must be able to operate a vehicle safely, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods, and read and understand maps

• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and (7‑10) years of related experience or the equivalent combination of experience and education
• Master’s Degree and/or Project Management Professional certification preferred
• Experience overseeing full program life cycles from concept development through implementation
• Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision, and a high level of confidentiality
• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform the job duties safely and efficiently
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier

• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time