Job Application for Senior Program Manager at Electra

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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 Senior Program Manager will own the planning, coordination, and delivery of Electra’s 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.

Responsibilities include:

Lead end‑to‑end program management for technology scale‑up for demonstration and commercial plants, and operational readiness initiatives
Build and maintain program roadmaps, milestones, critical paths, dependencies, and integrated schedules across multiple workstreams
Drive risk management, issue escalation/resolution, and contingency planning; maintain program RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
Ensure delivery on time, within scope, and on budget; run regular governance cadences, stage‑gates, and executive reviews
Implement change control processes and align decisions with OKRs and strategic priorities
Serve as the central point of contact aligning Strategy, Development/Engineering, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Policy/Regulatory, and Executive Leadership
Coordinate with external partners (analysts, advisors, suppliers) to ensure seamless execution and information flow
Prepare executive-level presentations and decision decks for leadership and board reviews; deliver clear dashboards and program updates
Investigate 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.)
Partner with business development and finance on supply/demand and competitor analyses; extract data and trends from industry, analyst, and financial reports
Analyze logistics, renewable energy options, and associated costs to inform site selection and program decisions
Identify “where‑to‑play” and “how‑to‑win” options for Electra; translate strategic choices into executable program charters
Support techno‑economic and financial modeling to validate scenarios (e.g., TEA, NPV/IRR, sensitivity analyses); ensure assumptions are documented and aligned
Build business cases and decision frameworks for portfolio prioritization and sequencing
Define, build, and improve the organizational and analytical processes to develop and review Electra’s strategy (annual and quarterly planning, stage‑gate governance)
Collaborate 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
Establish and maintain the strategy calendar, inputs/outputs, and operating mechanisms that tie strategy to program execution
Implement program management frameworks, tooling, and best practices (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira/Confluence, Asana, Power BI)
Define and track KPIs across schedule, cost, quality, safety, and readiness; drive retrospectives and continuous improvement

What we need you to bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
8+ 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)
2+ 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
Proven ability to independently solve complex problems by applying established principles, sound judgment, and adaptable approaches
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of key business and financial drivers; comfort with techno-economic and financial modeling
Awareness of economic, industry, and external trends that may impact Electra’s strategy, programs, and priorities
Demonstrated organizational and program management skills, including governance, stakeholder alignment, communication, and change management
Ability to prepare clear, executive-level presentations and board-ready materials to support informed decision-making
Experience leading projects or workstreams and providing guidance or mentoring without direct people management responsibility
Effective communicator who can influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the organization
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, scaling environment, including transitions from R&D to 24/7 production while maintaining an innovation-focused culture

What we want you to bring to the team:

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
10+ years relevant experience
PMP/PgMP or equivalent program management certification preferred; Lean/Six Sigma a plus
Deep understanding of the iron and steel value chain: strategically, physically, and commercially
Previous capital projects experience, including integration of engineering, procurement, and construction phases

Compensation:

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $115,000-$155,000 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

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