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We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. \nWe are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience. \nAbout the Role - Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager \nPeak Energy is looking for a Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end development and delivery of our sodium-ion energy storage systems across hardware and software. \nReporting to the CTO, this leader will serve as a key partner to the technical leadership team, helping translate company and product priorities into clear development plans, driving critical technical decisions, and ensuring risks and dependencies are surfaced and resolved early. \nYou will build and lead a lean team of Technical Program Managers while remaining close to the work. 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We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you. \nOur Core Values \nSpeed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality. \nMission Over Self - It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability. \nFace the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making. \nBe a Good Person - Kindness, collaboration and teamwork. \nCompensation & Benefits \nThe salary range for this role is $200,000-$260,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. 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