Sr. Program Manager

Remora is hiring a Program Manager. This individual must be a self-reliant team player who thrives on coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects and seeing them through from permitting to deployment. This person will be responsible for guiding projects from concept through site readiness, ensuring seamless integration of Remora’s carbon capture systems at customer sites. The Program Manager will work onsite at our Wixom, MI (metro Detroit) facility, with significant travel to customer locations across the U.S. You’ll collaborate with customers, engineers, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure every site is safe, functional, and ready to deliver. 

We're building carbon capture for trains and trucks. We generate revenue for railroads and trucking companies by extracting, purifying, and selling CO2 from their exhaust. Our technology can capture up to 90% of the CO2 in the vehicle's exhaust, while also reducing soot, particulate matter, and NOx.    

We've partnered with some of the largest railroads and trucking companies, including Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Ryder, and Werner. We've now raised $117 million from prominent investors, including Lowercarbon Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, and Y Combinator.  

Responsibilities: 

Plan & Develop: 

• Lead permitting and regulatory approval processes for new site deployments.
• Develop site plans, including layouts for truck access, CO₂ capture infrastructure, and integration with generators and exhaust systems.
• Coordinate with AE firms and engineers to design pads, ducting, and supporting infrastructure.
• Build training procedures for site operations and maintenance teams. 

Execute: 

• Manage site readiness for deployment, from permitting through construction and integration.
• Oversee contractors, vendors, and site partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Identify and mitigate potential issues such as delays, changes, and logistical challenges.
• Support installation and commissioning activities, ensuring system performance and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Travel frequently to customer sites to oversee planning, execution, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and control project financials including costs, operational budgets, and staffing requirements. 

Collaborate: 

• Serve as the primary customer-facing contact and internal contact for deployment projects and establish effective communication with partners via regular project updates, design reviews, and testing.
• Interface with engineering teams, technicians, EHS, and customer teams to understand potential hazards and integrate EHS considerations into site planning.
• Work with vendors to coordinate timely delivery of Remora systems and related infrastructure.
• Partner with local contractors and municipalities to manage permitting, construction, and inspections. 

Grow: 

• Develop hazard mitigation strategies and site-specific safety plans in collaboration with EHS.
• Build scalable processes for site deployment and contractor management as Remora grows.
• Provide training and resources to ensure customer and partner teams are confident in operating deployed systems. 

Design: 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of site deployment processes by capturing lessons learned from each project.
• Help standardize designs and processes for repeatability and scalability across multiple sites.
• Ensure technical requirements are aligned with both customer needs and regulatory frameworks. 

Requirements: 

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in program or project management, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or industrial deployments.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of permitting processes, construction oversight, and integration of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with customers, regulators, engineers, and site partners.
• Ability to travel frequently (50%+).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and building mitigation strategies. 

Here’s what we value:

• Mission First: We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don’t shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough. The world needs our technology and it won’t happen any time soon if we don’t make it happen. We are a low-ego team, and we prioritize the mission over our self-interest. We think strategically with an eye to the long term, and we clearly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later, despite ambiguity.
• Burning Urgency: Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we’re in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed. In the absence of guidance, we take charge, lead our teammates, and accomplish our goals. We aren’t afraid to change course when something isn’t working, and we find solutions even when it seems like there are none. We are cool under pressure, and our quiet determination and drive are unwavering. We relentlessly push ourselves and each other to improve. We don’t accept adequate performance. Excellence is the expectation. Many would say our standards are unreasonably high, and many would say our goals are unreasonably bold, but we are hungry to be exceptional. We will never give up, no matter what. If we get knocked down, we get back up, every time. We will not fail.
• Uncompromising Honesty: We are always honest with ourselves, our teammates, our customers, our investors, our suppliers, our communities, and all of our partners, especially about what’s not going well and what we don’t know. When we see issues, risks, or challenges, we speak up, and when we make mistakes, we admit them proactively and take full accountability. We challenge others directly when we disagree, even when it’s uncomfortable, and we seek this uncompromising honesty from others.
• Treat People Exceptionally Well:We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
• Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.

Logistics:

• Location: Wixom, MI
• Start date: Immediately

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $120,000 - $180,000
• Competitive Stock Options
• Healthcare (Aetna)
• Retirement (401k)
• Student loan assistance
• Three Weeks of paid time off
• Eleven Holidays off 
• Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
• Parental leave
• Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
• Employee development and coaching
• Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend

Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If you’re enthusiastic about this role—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we encourage you to apply. We’re most excited to work with people who learn quickly and want to tackle the climate crisis.