GridCARE-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Hybrid • Redwood City, CA
11-50 employees

The Senior Technical Program Manager — Government Grants will lead the execution, management, and growth of GridCARE’s government-funded programs. You will serve as the program quarterback, coordinating across government sponsors, partner utilities, technology collaborators, subcontractors, and GridCARE’s internal engineering, product, and partnerships teams. Your mission: Deliver technical and programmatic success across milestones, ensure compliance and timely payments, and position GridCARE for future funding opportunities. This role bridges program management, technical execution, and strategic development — overseeing project tracking, budget and milestone alignment, subcontractor coordination, and government reporting — while identifying and securing new funding opportunities to scale GridCARE’s platform impact.

  • Lead execution of GridCARE’s government-funded projects, ensuring technical and administrative milestones are met on time and within scope.
  • Serve as primary liaison with government program officers, contracting officials, and technical reviewers.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, tracking milestones, deliverables, budgets, and payments.
  • Ensure all documentation, reporting, and cost-share tracking meet government sponsors and audit standards.
  • Manage and expand partnerships with utilities — onboarding new partners, structuring agreements, and coordinating pilot activities.
  • Oversee subcontractors to ensure Scopes of Work align with GridCARE’s technical roadmap and business priorities.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to align R&D, engineering, and commercialization efforts across all funded activities.
  • Author and lead new grant proposals including budgets, schedules, and narratives.
  • Track RFPs, funding calls, and program opportunities aligned with GridCARE’s mission.
  • Build and sustain relationships with program officers and agency leaders to shape future funding opportunities.
  • Prepare and deliver high-quality progress reports, technical presentations, and government sponsor briefings.
  • Translate complex technical work into clear, compelling narratives for technical and policy audiences.
  • Represent GridCARE at conferences, technical workshops, and industry events.
  • 7+ years managing large-scale technical programs sponsored by DOD, DOE, DHS, CEC, NYSERDA, or similar agencies.
  • Proven success in writing, securing, and managing government grants.
  • Strong technical literacy in energy systems, utilities, or AI-driven infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and align technical workstreams with business outcomes.
  • Expertise in financial and milestone tracking, capable of managing complex cost-share and payment structures.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills — concise, persuasive, and technically accurate.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills with proven success engaging government, utilities, and research partners.
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering, energy systems, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Competitive salary, performance bonus, and equity.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Lunch provided three days a week in office.
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office for collaboration, 2 days remote for focused work.
  • Access to leading academic, industry, and government partners in the AI-energy ecosystem.
  • A mission-driven team focused on shaping the future of the energy transition.
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