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Technical Project Manager III

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world’s 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 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

The Technical Project Manager III will lead and manage complex technical projects across teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timely delivery. You will apply foundational project management methodologies, including risk mitigation, resource optimization, and stakeholder engagement. This will include interacting with internal and external collaborators to ensure accurate timeline and resource reporting. At any given time, multiple projects may be in progress and require attention. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead multiple cross functional medium to highly complex technical projects with minimal supervision 
  • Apply foundational project management methodologies to develop and maintain project plans, including critical path analysis, risk management, budgeting, scope management, waterfall, and agile 
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables 
  • Maintain team alignment and momentum through dynamic changes to project scope as may be required by the business 
  • Monitor project progress and performance, adapting plans as necessary to meet objectives 
  • Own communication across teams and stakeholders, providing regular updates and resolving conflicts 
  • Facilitate and synthesize cross-functional conversations to develop clear, structured timelines for current and upcoming initiatives 
  • Continuously check in on active timelines to ensure accuracy and escalate deviations as necessary 
  • Use technical knowledge to ask probing questions of engineers and fully understand the requirements of projects 
  • Develop relationships with engineers and adjust exact project management techniques to best suit individual needs 
  • Proactively make recommendations for de-risking crucial tasks and/or parallelizing workstreams where possible 
  • Communicate project status information through in-person meetings as well as digital reports
  • Assesses unusual circumstances and applies sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and recommend solutions
  • Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach based on evaluation and judgment
  • Run projects to completion while gathering feedback and continuing to improve the project management process. 
  • Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 

What we need you to bring to the team:   

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field 
  • 5+ years of industry experience in technical project management, project engineering, or a combination of engineering and technical project management roles (excluding internships co-ops and academic projects) 
  • Ability to work independently on complex projects involving diverse scopes, requiring thoughtful analysis and evaluation of multiple factors. 
  • Demonstrated judgment in selecting appropriate courses of action, with accountability for assigned project areas and escalation at key decision points. 
  • Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including those unfamiliar with technical subject matter. 
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging and influence across cross-functional teams. 
  • Experience advising on complex or unfamiliar issues and serving as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams to ensure project alignment and clarity. 
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of project management principles, tools, and methodologies in technology manufacturing and product development environments 
  • Understands the unique challenges of early-stage environments or hybrid manufacturing and technology workflows 
  • Identifies opportunities to improve workflows or communication processes and recommends adjustments that enhance team efficiency or product outcomes 
  • Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by clearly and persuasively communicating project status and needs 
  • Strengthens team and organizational networks by sharing information, aligning priorities, and fostering collaboration across departments 
  • Serves as a go-to resource for team members on project coordination questions and may informally guide others through complex or unfamiliar project phases 
  • Demonstrates the ability to capture and maintain a high volume of detailed information with accuracy and consistency across multiple projects 
  • Applies working knowledge of engineering design, including core principles, analytical techniques, and industry-standard practices and procedures 
  • Exhibits exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and shifting deadlines 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint 

 

 

What we want you to bring to the team:   

  • 6+ years of industry experience in a technical project management role (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects) 
  • Experience with Microsoft Project and task planning platforms 
  • Previous experience in a start-up environment or fast-paced, rapidly changing environment 
  • Experience managing projects with design, development, installation, and verification of technology hardware or chemical process systems and equipment 
  • PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing certification also meet this criterion. 

 Compensation:   

  • The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000-$115,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  

 Benefits For You:  

  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans 
  • Reasonable use PTO 
  • $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 

 Benefits For Your Family:  

  • 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans 
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave 

 Benefits For Your Future:  

  • 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one  
  • Eligibility for incentive stock options 

 If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.com—we’re here to help.

 

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