Technical Program Manager – High Voltage / Low Voltage Systems

Location: Berkeley, CA

Work Model: Hybrid

About the Role

We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the development and validation of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electromechanical systems for next-generation, grid-scale battery technology. In this role, you’ll coordinate cross-functional workstreams across systems architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering, testing, supply chain, and manufacturing to drive product development from early design through mass production.

This is an opportunity for a technically minded program leader to influence product decisions, manage complex engineering schedules, and ensure critical milestones are met in a fast-paced hardware development environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end development of HV/LV electromechanical systems, from requirements gathering and design reviews through prototyping, validation, and mass production.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed program schedules, aligning engineering deliverables with overall program milestones.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, testing, and supply chain to drive execution and resolve program risks.

• Manage product cost reductions, quality improvements, and component maturity roadmaps throughout the development lifecycle.

• Identify schedule risks, remove roadblocks, and develop solutions to keep programs on track despite changing priorities or technical challenges.

• Develop and present key performance indicators (KPIs), program updates, and milestone progress to engineering leadership.

• Manage component-level timelines and align bottom-up engineering schedules with top-down program objectives.

• Track and drive Jira action items and issue resolution to maintain accountability and ensure timely closure.

• Coordinate product release activities, including engineering changes, component readiness, and bill of materials (BOM) management.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management or relevant experience in high-voltage batteries, electric vehicles, powertrain systems, energy storage, robotics, or related hardware industries.

• Experience managing engineering product development from design and validation through manufacturing ramp and mass production.

• Proven ability to develop, maintain, and communicate complex cross-functional schedules, manage dependencies, and drive milestone execution.

• Understanding of multilevel bills of materials (BOMs), including mechanical and electrical components, product structures, and component dependencies.

• Familiarity with product release processes, engineering change management, and the creation and revision of parts and BOM structures.

• Experience using Smartsheet or similar Gantt chart and project scheduling tools, along with Jira or comparable issue-tracking platforms.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Supplier Management
• ISO 22000
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Tolerance Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience
• High Voltage Systems
• Operational Risk Management
• High-level Operations Analysis
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
• AS9100 Experience
• program manager
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