Program Manager, Business Operations

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading – you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

As Program Manager, Business Operations, you’ll report to the Portfolio Manager, Business Operations within Form’s Program Management Office. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing the successful completion of large-scale, cross-functional projects critical to Form Energy’s scale-up initiatives. You will act as a liaison between the Operations, Finance, People, Site Operations, and Software teams. This role will pave the way for growth opportunities and impactful contributions within the organization by focusing on data-driven decision-making, strategic intervention, special projects, surge planning, and operational interventions. This role offers a unique opportunity for career advancement and high visibility, with the potential to shape the future direction of our company’s operations and success.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV.

What You’ll Do

• Successfully lead complex, high-impact cross-functional projects to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, specifically focusing on business operations scale-up initiatives and corporate enablement programs.
• Serve as a key member in defining and implementing new processes from scratch to build operational excellence within Form Energy, aligning with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Enhance visibility and foster consensus among a broad group of stakeholders, including but not limited to Operations, Finance, People, Site Operations, Software, and Analytics, to ensure cohesive and efficient execution of business operations.
• Organize and conduct project meetings, establish clear communication channels, engage both internal and external stakeholders, document action items, and deliver comprehensive project reports.
• Quickly engage in high-priority special projects that are critical to achieving Form Energy’s strategic objectives, demonstrating agility and responsiveness to organizational needs.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, actively encouraging innovative solutions and constructive feedback from all levels of the team, fostering a dynamic and responsive business operations environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated success in managing cross-functional and complex programs, products, or projects within dynamic manufacturing environments.
• Excels when working in a fast paced, ambiguous environment
• Proven experience in leading large teams (20+) across functions, with the ability to effectively manage and coordinate diverse groups.
• Enthusiasm and drive to spearhead critical initiatives, whether broad or narrow in scope, to successful completion.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, including the capability to deliver compelling presentations and updates to executive-level stakeholders.
• Track record of involvement in launching novel manufacturing operations lines or establishing new factories.
• Experience with program management tools including: Jira, G-suite, Smartsheet etc.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools including: Sigma, Quickbase, Tableau etc.
• Previous experience at a battery startup would be advantageous.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees – and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.