Senior Technical Program Manager, NPI

Role Description

Form Energy is pioneering a new class of battery technology to transform the grid. We are seeking a Senior Staff Program Manager to lead the scaling of our iron‑air battery production from early concept through high‑volume production. In this role you will leverage your technical depth in new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing to set the strategic direction for equipment design, process qualification, and scaling up our manufacturing systems.

You will lead and develop a team of three Technical Program Managers while setting the execution cadence, operating mechanisms, and decision frameworks that enable scalable, repeatable manufacturing.

• Lead cross‑functional manufacturing and operations programs from concept through sustained production, including equipment design, installation, qualification, and ramp.
• Own factory NPI execution plans, aligning design, supply chain, equipment, quality, and operations to meet cost, yield, and schedule targets.
• Manage and mentor three TPMs, setting clear priorities, coaching execution rigor, and scaling program management best practices across the factory.
• Drive integrated build plans that support critical testing, rapid learning cycles, and data‑driven design and process improvements.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and facilities to resolve technical and operational risks.
• Establish and track key manufacturing readiness metrics (equipment readiness, process capability, throughput, yield, and reliability).
• Lead executive‑level communication on program status, risks, tradeoffs, and decision points.
• Identify systemic gaps in manufacturing execution and implement durable solutions that scale with production growth.

• Proven Leadership:
  Demonstrated experience leading equipment‑intensive manufacturing programs, including design, build, deployment, and qualification. People leadership experience, including managing and developing other TPMs.
• Engineering Roots: A background that likely started in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, with the ability to "speak the language" of the designers and the technicians on the floor.
• A Tool Evangelist: A proven track record of not just using, but implementing and scaling new methodologies – we need someone to run an influence campaign to gain adoption.
• Process Fluency:
  You don't just know what the equipment does; you understand the chemical, thermal, or mechanical processes happening inside it. You can identify if a yield loss is a hardware failure or a process window issue.
• Systems Thinking:
  Ability to map complex dependencies across the entire "factory‑as‑a‑product," understanding how a change in raw material specs affects high‑speed automation downstream.
• Sound Judgement:
  Ability to operate comfortably across concept ambiguity and production rigor, balancing speed, quality, and cost.
• 9+ years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing engineering, operations, or related fields in hardware‑centric environments.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 – Form Energy’s 550,000‑square‑foot, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility located in Weirton, WV, a commutable distance from Pittsburgh. Relocation assistance is available.

Benefits:
Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees, and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. New parents receive at least 12 weeks of paid leave (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents). Vacation policies are generous to help employees recharge.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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