Senior Program Manager

divh2Senior Program Manager / h2pWere transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech, Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you. / ppThe Senior Program Manager will own the planning, coordination, and delivery of Electras highest-priority, cross-functional programs, ensuring execution rigor of our corporate plan while embedding market and value-chain insights into decision-making. This role blends program management with strategic analysis across the end-to-end steelmaking value chain, starting with North America and expanding globally. Strong technical acumen and experience managing large capital projects will be critical to success. / ppResponsibilities include : / pulliLead end-to-end program management for technology scale-up for demonstration and commercial plants, and operational readiness initiatives / liliBuild and maintain program roadmaps, milestones, critical paths, dependencies, and integrated schedules across multiple workstreams / liliDrive risk management, issue escalation / resolution, and contingency planning; maintain program RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) / liliEnsure delivery on time, within scope, and on budget; run regular governance cadences, stage-gates, and executive reviews / liliImplement change control processes and align decisions with OKRs and strategic priorities / liliServe as the central point of contact aligning Strategy, Development / Engineering, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Policy / Regulatory, and Executive Leadership / liliCoordinate with external partners (analysts, advisors, suppliers) to ensure seamless execution and information flow / liliPrepare executive-level presentations and decision decks for leadership and board reviews; deliver clear dashboards and program updates / liliInvestigate the end-to-end steelmaking value chain : upstream iron sources and supply markets ? downstream steel customers and end-use sectors (automotive, infrastructure, transportation, appliances, etc.) / liliPartner with business development and finance on supply / demand and competitor analyses; extract data and trends from industry, analyst, and financial reports / liliAnalyze logistics, renewable energy options, and associated costs to inform site selection and program decisions / liliIdentify where-to-play and how-to-win options for Electra; translate strategic choices into executable program charters / liliSupport techno-economic and financial modeling to validate scenarios (e.g., TEA, NPV / IRR, sensitivity analyses); ensure assumptions are documented and aligned / liliBuild business cases and decision frameworks for portfolio prioritization and sequencing / liliDefine, build, and improve the organizational and analytical processes to develop and review Electras strategy (annual and quarterly planning, stage-gate governance) / liliCollaborate with internal and external experts to gather insights, align on assumptions, and maintain positive relationships across time zones to preserve access to data and know-how / liliEstablish and maintain the strategy calendar, inputs / outputs, and operating mechanisms that tie strategy to program execution / liliImplement program management frameworks, tooling, and best practices (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira / Confluence, Asana, Power BI) / liliDefine and track KPIs across schedule, cost, quality, safety, and readiness; drive retrospectives and continuous improvement / li / ulpWhat we need you to bring to the team : / pulliBachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or related field / lili8+ years of professional program or project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in industrial, manufacturing, climate-tech, or technology environments (excluding internships, co-ops, or academic projects) / lili2+ years of experience in operations- or capital-intensive development environments (e.g., large-scale construction, infrastructure, commissioning, scale-up, or transformation initiatives), demonstrating strong analytical rigor / liliProven ability to independently solve complex problems by applying established principles, sound judgment, and adaptable approaches / liliStrong commercial acumen and understanding of key business and financial drivers; comfort with techno-economic and financial modeling / liliAwareness of economic, industry, and external trends that may impact Electras strategy, programs, and priorities / liliDemonstrated organizational and program management skills, including governance, stakeholder alignment, communication, and change management / liliAbility to prepare clear, executive-level presentations and board-ready materials to support informed decision-making / liliExperience leading projects or workstreams and providing guidance or mentoring without direct people management responsibility / liliEffective communicator who can influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the organization / liliProven ability to operate in a fast-paced, scaling environment, including transitions from RD to 24 / 7 production while maintaining an innovation-focused culture / li / ulpWhat we want you to bring to the team : / pulliMasters degree in Engineering, Business, or related field / lili10+ years relevant experience / liliPMP / PgMP or equivalent program management certification preferred; Lean / Six Sigma a plus / liliDeep understanding of the iron and steel value chain : strategically, physically, and commercially / liliPrevious capital projects experience, including integration of engineering, procurement, and construction phases / li / ulpCompensation : / pulliThe anticipated starting pay range for this position is $115,000-$155,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. / li / ulpBenefits for you : / pulli100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans / liliReasonable use PTO / lili$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) / li / ulpBenefits for your family : / pulli100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans / lili12 weeks of paid parental leave / li / ulpBenefits for your future : / pulli401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one / liliEligibility for incentive stock options / li / ulpIf you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.earth. Were here to help. / p / div