Technical Program Manager

Company: Span
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Our Mission
SPAN is enabling electrification for all
SPAN is mission-driven to design, build, and deploy products that electrify our built environment, decarbonize our world, and slow the effects of climate change.

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• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
  
• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
  
  At SPAN, we believe in:
  
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  • Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
    
  • Making electrification upgrades possible
    
  • Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
    
  • Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
    
    The Role
    We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the successful delivery of projects across our engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
    Key Responsibilities:
    
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    • Project Management: Plan, execute, and manage technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
      
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product management, and other departments to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
      
    • Technical Insight: Understand the technical aspects of projects to facilitate discussions and resolve issues effectively.
      
    • Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
      
    • Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update stakeholders on project status, timelines, and any challenges that arise.
      
    • Process Optimization: Develop and implement best practices to improve project management processes and team performance.
      
    • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation to ensure transparency and facilitate knowledge sharing.
      
      About You
      Required Qualifications
      
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      • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
        
      • 3+ years of experience in technical program or project management.
        
      • Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
        
      • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
        
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
        
      • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
        
        Life at SPAN
        SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
        Headquartered in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a 'make it happen' approach to addressing complex challenges.
        We're hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.
        The Perks:
        
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        • Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
          
        • Comprehensive benefits (including medical; dental, vision, life and disability insurance)
          
        • Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
          
        • Strong focus on teambuilding and company culture (events, meet-ups, clubs)
          
        • Flexible hours and unlimited PTO
          
          Interested in joining our team? Submit an application today and we'll be in touch with next steps!
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