Sr. Technical Program Manager
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. his role will report to Sr Director Program Management and is based in San Jose, CA
This is a fully on-site, in office role.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Provide overall program management essential to ensure successful delivery of key programs to achieve Bloom Energy’s business plan objectives
- Own program schedule, budget, and ensure the product achieves agreed upon feature set
- Work closely with highly cross-functional team members on product definition, schedules, prioritizations, tradeoffs, etc.
- Regularly present status, track budget, communicate high-level timelines, and manage risk and resource constraints across teams to ensure success
- Guide team members through complete product lifecycle development; successfully hand-off a “sellable” product to Sales and a “manufacture ready” product to Operations
- Accountable for program risks identification and developing mitigation strategies and actions
- Educate the broader organization on Bloom’s PLC process and establish a general understanding at all levels
- Be the “go to” person for all questions and/or requests related to specific programs
Qualifications:
- 10+ years technical program management experience with large complex products, experience in the energy sector a plus
- Proven track record driving programs throughout the complete product lifecycle process
- Extremely strong presence, ability to lead and manage cross functional and matrixed teams along with demonstrated ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
- Experience managing/working with engineering professionals
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, for collaborating across many participating teams. You will interact with many internal teams to lead and deliver best-in-class products in an exciting fast-paced environment
- Strong desire for success and significance
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and financial skills. Able to build and manage budgets of large programs
- Ability to take complicated technical concepts and translate to a general audience in a compelling, succinct manner
- Ability to act independently and operate with a passion and appreciation for the vision and mission of the company
- Bachelor degree required in any of the following engineering, business management, economics, and technology, MBA and/or Doctorate is preferred
- 1-3 years of energy market experience preferably in a startup environment and/or in the energy space
- A quick learner and team player
- Relationship building mentality
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
About Bloom Energy:
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
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