Senior Technical Program Manager

About the Company

Panthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. We are a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Manage project milestone schedules for the Ocean 3 program, ensuring clear communication of status, risks, and dependencies
• Act as a liaison between mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams
• Develop and maintain documentation and tools that support program execution and scaling
• Drive the change management system for Node configurations throughout the R&D and pilot manufacturing pipeline
• Collaborate with internal procurement, external suppliers, and fabrication partners
• Monitor and escalate program risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Assist with coordination of daily scheduling for Node integration and deployment operations in the Pacific Northwest

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in product or process development through production, fabrication, or manufacturing
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams
• Experience coordinating with external suppliers and fabrication partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel as needed for site visits and partner engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hardware product development in startup or early-stage environments
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for integrated electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with change management systems, PLM/MES/ERP tools, and configuration control processes
• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes or large mechanical systems

Benefits

• Cash compensation of $150,000 - $190,000
• Company equity
• 100% company-paid gold level PPO health, dental, vision, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible paid time off
• 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA contributions
• Relocation assistance to Portland