Charm Industrial - Sr. Technical Program Manager, Engineering
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field. • 5-8+ years of experience in program or project management within an engineering or technology-driven environment (materials, hardware, or related sectors). • Demonstrated success in managing hardware development programs and/or complex engineering initiatives. • Experience building and managing resource-based schedules and delivering projects in fast-paced or startup environments. • Strong analytical skills with experience tracking and reporting on technical and financial metrics. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues and program status to both engineering teams and executive leadership. • Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, managing interdependencies and driving teams toward shared goals. • Experience with enterprise-level collaboration and reporting tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or equivalents). • Certification in program/project management (PMP, etc.). • Climate tech, chemical, or oil & gas industry experience • Familiarity with sustainability-focused engineering, including carbon reduction strategies, environmentally responsible materials, measurement/reporting/verification (MRV), or lifecycle analysis (LCA). • Exposure to coordinating material movement or logistics between corporate sites or between external partners. • $114,000 - $171,000 a year
Responsibilities
• Program Leadership • Take ownership of program schedules and milestone tracking using tools like Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent platforms. • Direct the full lifecycle of engineering programs, from requirements definition through design, testing, scale-up, and deployment. • Oversee cross-functional syncs, ensuring alignment, resource balancing, and clear communication across engineering, R&D, and corporate functions. • Regularly review baseline scheduled and deliverable commitment and work with responsible engineers to develop recovery plans to stay on target. • Metrics & Strategic Impact • Monitor and report on progress against department Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), such as dollars per ton of Carbon Dioxide Removed, system deployment schedules, pyrolysis and injection site throughput, bio-oil carbon content & material properties, etc. to ensure accuracy and transparency across internal and external stakeholders. • Translate data-driven insights into recommendations for resource allocation, test campaign execution, task prioritization, and strategic tradeoffs & decision-making. • Collaborate with leadership to ensure that projects maximize long-term impact in line with business and sustainability goals. • Engineering Collaboration • Interface with Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Automation Engineers, Materials Scientists, Process Development Engineers, Engineering Technicians, and Fabrication/Welding personnel to drive full system development cycles. • Collaborate on processing techniques, quality protocols, and analytical testing of Charm materials (ex. bio-oil, bio char, and biomass) through partnership with Pyrolysis and in-house Analytical Laboratory leaders. • Oversee the design, procurement, build, and commissioning workflows across major sub-system teams (at Charm we call these “Process Groups”, typically organized by common unit operations and system requirements) • Quickly identify, escalate, and resolve technical bottlenecks in collaboration with engineering and leadership. • Cross-Functional Alignment • Guide prioritization decisions across interdependent teams, ensuring resources are applied to the most impactful projects (ex. Operations, Procurement, Safety, and the wide range of Engineering disciplines) • Champion a culture of safety, efficient execution, innovation, and accountability. • Connect engineering and production priorities to help build a strong relationship and transition planning as new systems transition from engineering to operations ownership. • Stay in lockstep with Procurement and Manufacturing Engineering staff members as Charm builds and receives full systems from contract manufacturers in 2027+ to ensure proper site acceptance testing and handoff program coordination.
Benefits
• Equity ownership through stock options • 100% employee healthcare premiums covered • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options • Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible HDHP plans • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6% • Paid leave, including parental and medical leave • PPE and workwear allowances • Annual professional development stipend • Employee recognition programs that celebrate impactful work and team contributions • Opportunities for internal growth, career development, and transition into climate from a range of industries and backgrounds • Visa Sponsorship Policy • Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.
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