We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to manage the development of one of Rondo’s core product lines. This is a highly cross-functional, high-visibility role requiring deep technical curiosity, strong systems thinking, and exceptional program leadership.
As a Senior TPM, you will coordinate across engineering, product, delivery, supply chain, and external partners to drive product development from concept through deployment. You will build structure in an evolving environment, connect the dots across teams, and ensure Rondo develops a best-in-class product, on time and on budget.
The ideal candidate is a structured thinker who learns quickly, dives into the details, and loves a technical challenge.
What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to):
- Lead program planning, including scope, milestones, resource planning, and schedule ownership.
- Manage day-to-day program execution—tracking progress, identifying risks, maintaining the critical path, and ensuring the team stays focused on the highest-value work.
- Develop a strong systems-level understanding of the Rondo Heat Battery and coordinate technical integration across mechanical, electrical, controls, and thermal teams.
- Build alignment and drive collaboration across engineering, product, delivery, supply chain, and external partners.
- Provide clear, data-driven program updates to leadership and maintain concise dashboards, metrics, and risk reporting.
- Champion a culture of transparency, urgency, and operational excellence across the program team.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
- 6+ years of technical program management or equivalent experience in hardware, energy systems, or complex industrial products
- Strong systems thinking skills and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional development programs with multiple technical disciplines
- Experience with scheduling and risk management tools and frameworks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Bonus Points!
- Engineering background in mechanical/electrical/systems
- Experience in both hardware engineering and project development
- Combined experience in both hardware and project development
- PMP or similar certification
- Experience working with EPC partners or multi-supplier programs
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance and ADD
- Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
- Flexible time off policy
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Catered lunches on-site
- Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views
- An opportunity to make a huge positive impact on the planet
This role is preferred to be on-site Alameda, California though strong candidates from different geographies open to travel will be considered. The estimated annual salary range for a candidate in the Bay Area for this role is between 190,000 and 220,000, plus equity in an early-stage, rapidly scaling global company. Additionally, you would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels, experience, and geographic locations.
About Rondo Energy
We are transforming industrial decarbonization with our innovative Rondo Heat Battery technology. Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our heat batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.
Our technology is designed to replace fossil-fired boilers. By enabling industries to adopt renewable energy without costly factory changes, we are accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. With over $160 million in funding and partnerships across critical industrial sectors, Rondo is scaling rapidly to meet global demand.
Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.
Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.
We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
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What We Do
We're hiring!! Rondo is delivering the world's lowest cost zero-carbon industrial heat. The Rondo Heat Battery powers industrial processes with renewable electricity, cutting energy costs and eliminating emissions. We deliver complete solutions to large-scale industrial energy needs worldwide - both as major capital projects and on a Heat as a Service basis. The Rondo Heat Battery provides temperatures up to 1,500°C, at less than half the cost and twice the efficiency of hydrogen.
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