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Gridware is a San Francisco-based climate-tech company pioneering active grid response (AGR) technology to protect and enhance electrical grid reliability and safety. The company uses high-precision sensors and advanced software to detect potential grid issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation.
As Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware, you will drive complex, multi-disciplinary projects spanning firmware, hardware, and supporting software systems. You'll serve as the connective tissue between engineering teams and executive leadership, equally comfortable discussing technical trade-offs with engineers and presenting strategic recommendations to leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead end-to-end program execution across firmware and hardware development from concept through deployment, ensuring cross-functional alignment
- Define project scope, milestones, resources, and success criteria for highly complex initiatives
- Partner closely with engineering leads to identify and manage risks, unblock dependencies, and navigate technical trade-offs
- Build and maintain tools, processes, and dashboards that improve program visibility and engineering productivity
- Communicate schedules, priorities, and status updates clearly to engineers, leadership, and cross-functional partners
You'll have visibility into mobile, web, backend, and data platforms that integrate with hardware devices, requiring comfort across the full stack.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering, or related infrastructure/embedded systems roles (firmware/hardware emphasis strongly preferred)
- Proven ability to deliver in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders
- Familiarity with hardware development lifecycles (EVT/DVT/etc), phase gates, and working with contract manufacturers (CMs)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable plans
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience scaling engineering organizations and building cross-functional alignment
- Background in product development for IoT, embedded systems, or large-scale hardware/software deployments
- Experience leading projects that improved application performance, scalability, or fleet-wide reliability
