Program Manager

Sublime Systems is a technology company commercializing affordable, ultra-low-carbon cement. Sublime's breakthrough replaces the industry's legacy fossil fuel-fired kilns with an electrochemical system that operates at ambient temperature, eliminating the use of fossil fuel and the need for limestone, resulting in low-carbon, low-embodied energy cement. This technology has the potential to drive gigaton-scale CO2 reductions in an industry responsible for 8 percent of global emissions. Sublime is backed by mission-aligned investors, including The Engine, Prime Impact Fund, Energy Impact Partners, and Lowercarbon Capital. We are building a diverse and collaborative team of folks who are "amped about cement" (pun intended), who share our values (excellence, creativity, and teamwork), and our motivation to create a better world. 

Position Overview 

Sublime is seeking: 

A dynamic and experienced Program Manager to join our team and be responsible for ensuring that a comprehensive plan is established around the execution of a complex First of a Kind (FOAK) facility and that the team executes to meet the requirements of that plan. This individual will manage complex programs with internal team members and external partners with an initial focus on managing Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations grant, including deliverables, timelines. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, structured thinker and excellent communicator (both written and verbal) 

This role will be the first hire in potentially larger Program Manager Office, so there is high opportunity to directly drive, shape and direct this group.

This role will report to the VP of Engineering and work closely with the first commercial plant Holyoke Project Director who is directly responsible for the design and construction of the FOAK facility. This role will be based in Somerville, MA but open to remote for the right candidate (expect up to 25% travel) 

Responsibilities Include:

• Establish project milestones & ensure all deliverables are met while adhering to strict budget and timeline parameters. 
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets. 
• Manage the compliance and reporting deliverables and processes for the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations 
• Track and report compliance with OCED and related deliverables. 
• Facilitate collaboration across first commercial plant program members to create more efficient project methods, efficient project communication, standards and reporting channels. 
• Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed 
• Resolve problems among program teams and stakeholders 
• Manage and maintain strong relationships across the organization and with key external partners, including the Department of Energy 
• Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays, devising and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule 
• Define and manage processes for monitoring performance and collaborate with team members for improvement 
• Keep internal stakeholders informed about program progress through regular updates and reporting.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree, with strong preference for degree in a technical field 
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in chemical, battery or similar climate tech industries 
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with excellent project or program management skills 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels 
• Thorough understanding of and deep passion for project management, planning, and scheduling methods and techniques. 
• Exceptional planning, organizational and time management skills 
• Proven experience in successfully navigating complex, multi-stakeholder projects 
• Advanced MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills 
• Advanced MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills 
• Experience with project management tools (MS project, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar) 

Additional Preferred Experience and/or Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in chemical, battery or similar climate tech industries 
• Experience with government-sponsored programs and grants 
• Experience with NEPA or similar 
• Experience with working with communities and/or community benefit agreements 
• Experience with building FOAK facilities 
• PMP certification 

Sublime Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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