[Hiring] Staff Technical Program Manager @Mainspring Energy

Role Description

Mainspring Energy is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead critical product development initiatives for our Linear Generator—from early program definition through execution and successful transition to high-volume manufacturing. In this role, you will own complex, multi-disciplinary programs, drive alignment across engineering and operations teams, surface risks early, and enable informed decision-making at the executive level.

• Own and drive complex product development programs:
• Lead a portfolio of programs ranging from focused tactical initiatives to multi-year, company-wide efforts, ensuring delivery against technical, schedule, and business objectives.
• Program-level decision ownership:
• Frame tradeoffs, resolve cross-functional conflicts, and drive alignment when priorities compete.
• Executive and stakeholder communication:
• Communicate clearly and effectively with senior leadership and external partners to drive decisions, provide program visibility, and escalate risks proactively.
• Cross-functional leadership:
• Partner closely with engineering, reliability, test, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to align priorities and streamline execution.
• Manufacturing readiness and scale:
• Drive programs through NPI, manufacturing handoff, and production ramp, ensuring design, supply chain, and operational readiness.
• Tools, process, and systems optimization:
• Leverage tools such as Jira and enterprise data systems to improve program transparency, execution discipline, and cross-team collaboration.
• Risk management:
• Identify technical, operational, and schedule risks early; lead mitigation planning and execution across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years Program leadership experience: Proven success leading complex, cross-functional technical programs from concept through production in fast-paced hardware development environments. PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven, with the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Executive communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Technical foundation: Background in hardware or controls engineering (electrical, software, mechanical, or systems) or equivalent experience enabling effective partnership with technical teams and participation in technical discussions.
• Product development lifecycle expertise: Experience driving products through the full development lifecycle, including design, validation, regulatory certification (preferred), and manufacturing scale-up.

Requirements

• $151,400 - $178,000 a year.
• This position is remote. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee.
• Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.

Benefits

• Mainspring is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment.
• We welcome applicants who may not meet all posted requirements.