Software Technical Program Manager, Energy Storage

• About Redwood Materials
• Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse
• recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
• Software Technical Program Manager , Energy Storage:
• Redwood Materials is currently searching for a Technical Program Manager to join as an early member of a new engineering team working on our Battery Energy Storage System product line .
• In this role, you will focus on the development of software, embedded firmware
• systems controls and will drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, product
• operations teams to deliver intelligent, grid-interactive storage systems that are scalable, reliable
• This is a highly technical role where success requires understanding the unique challenges of developing production quality software and firmware in complex energy environments. Y ou will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to the development of tools and processes that improve the organization’s productivity.
• Responsibilities Will Include:
• Lead cross-functional development programs focused on embedded firmware for power electronics , energy management system software, and battery management software
• Drive the software development process, including planning and facilitating sprints, backlog prioritization, standups, and sprint reviews to maintain team velocity and alignment
• Work closely with software, controls, systems, and electrical engineers to define program requirements, technical interfaces, dependencies and validation strategies
• Track and communicate progress toward key milestones
• Support test planning, software release processes, and integration with lab and field validation efforts
• Ensure change management and version control processes are in place and aligned with the pace of system iteration
• Proactively identify risks, surface technical blockers, and develop mitigation strategies across the product lifecycle

Desired Qualifications

• BS/MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 5+ years of technical program management experience focused on software and firmware in hardware-integrated systems . Experience power electronics or other energy products a strong plus
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes including Agile, CI/CD, code reviews, and release planning
• Proven track record of managing software development for multidisciplinary products involving electrical, mechanical, and systems teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with all levels of the organization and presenting to internal and external executives
• Proficiency in project tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, GitHub, MS Project, Asana)
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage your work in a startup environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place
• The position is full-time and located in San Francisco, CA . Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
• In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.
• California
• The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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