About Us
TAE Power Solutions (TPS) is the electrification spin-off from TAE Technologies, a leader in nuclear fusion technology. The company is leveraging unique power management technology originally developed for nuclear fusion and applying it in adjacent industries, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and DC Fast Charging for electric vehicles.
About the Role
The Senior Technical Program Manager (NPI & Prototype Programs) is responsible for leading end-to-end execution of internal product development, prototypes, pilot systems, and new product introductions (NPI). This role drives program governance, technical integration, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate R&D outputs and ensure feasibility, testability, and readiness for scale.
This is a high-ownership role focused on operational discipline in early-stage programs, prototype execution, technical risk mitigation, and structured handoffs from design to pilot and pilot-to-scale readiness. The position does not own manufacturing or supply chain functions but partners closely with these teams to align readiness for subsequent scale.
Role Requirements
Program Governance & NPI Execution
- Develop and maintain integrated program schedules for R&D, prototypes, pilots, and NPI initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional planning and execution from concept, through design, prototyping, lab testing, and pilot builds.
- Track critical path items, technical dependencies, and ensure timely milestone completion.
- Conduct structured program reviews (weekly tactical + monthly executive + milestone-focused technical reviews).
- Ensure clear handoffs from R&D / Engineering → Prototype/Test Labs → Pilots → Manufacturing/Scale.
Technical Integration & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Translate technical specifications and design outputs into executable prototype and pilot plans.
- Ensure engineering designs are feasible for prototyping and can meet functional, safety, and test requirements.
- Coordinate with R&D,Product, Engineering, Lab, Test, and QA teams to manage dependencies, integration risks, and technical alignment.
- Identify gaps in tooling, test infrastructure, or lab readiness and propose mitigation.
- Support technology demonstrations, feasibility validations, and pilot testing with structured reporting.
Risk Management & Escalation
- Establish and maintain structured technical risk registers for prototypes and pilots.
- Lead root-cause-driven recovery and mitigation plans for technical challenges.
- Escalate systemic risks early and provide executive clarity on tradeoffs and decision points.
Process Enablement & Scale Readiness
- Define repeatable NPI and prototype program frameworks.
- Standardize reporting, KPIs, and technical milestone governance across R&D, lab, and pilot programs.
- Identify dependencies or bottlenecks that could impact future scale readiness.
- Facilitate lessons-learned sessions to improve NPI process rigor and internal technical execution.
Scope of Authority
- Owns internal program schedules, milestone accountability, and technical integration tracking.
- Influences R&D, Engineering, and Lab execution, but does not manage Manufacturing or Supply Chain teams.
- Drives executive visibility, technical decision-making, and readiness assessment for pilot-to-scale transition.
Required
- 8+ years in Technical Program Management, NPI, R&D program management, or prototype-heavy execution roles.
- Experience managing complex hardware, software, or integrated systems (BESS, power electronics, energy infrastructure, industrial systems).
- Strong understanding of prototype, pilot, and NPI lifecycle processes.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams, labs, and R&D programs.
- Proficiency in structured program tracking and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, etc.).
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder alignment skills
Preferred
- Hands-on experience in early-stage hardware prototyping or R&D programs.
- Exposure to battery energy storage systems (BESS), power conversion systems (PCS), or UPS systems.
- PMP or equivalent program management certification.
- Background in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems) or applied R&D.
- Operational rigor for early-stage programs
- Pilot-to-scale mindset
The compensation range for this role is between $115,000-130,000 + Benefits
About Us:
Imagination, skill, and will
At TAE Power Solutions, we design power systems that use less but do more. Systems that charge faster, run stronger, go farther, and last longer. We inspire better ways to move, work, play, and live. The future is electric, because it’s powered by TAE.
Confident, collaborative, and creative
We are unwavering in our expertise and knowledge, separating fact from fiction and proof from hypothesis.
You will be a successful member of TAE Power Solutions if you have these traits:
- You are confident in your skills, based on your credentials, technical accomplishments, and positive impact on your teams/organizations.
- You are collaborative and work well within and with teams to approach challenges with respect, transparency, optimism, and confidence to succeed together.
- You are creative, with determination to learn continuously, break new ground, and push the cutting edge.
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power-solutions.tae.com/
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TAE Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Note to Agencies: TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable