Technical Program Manager Lead, R&D

Fluidstack•Austin, TX

1d•$240,000 - $286,000

About The Position

Fluidstack is building civilization-scale infrastructure for AI, focusing on delivering 10 to 100s of GWs of compute faster than anyone else. This involves rethinking every layer of the stack, from acquiring power to designing, building, and operating data centers. The company values extreme ownership, velocity, first principles thinking, and a passion for the problem space. This role will lead the Technical Program Management (TPM) function for R&D, managing programs that turn modular and behind-the-meter designs into buildable, ordered, and scheduled reality. The TPM will run the portfolio, including dependencies, decisions, and dates across various workstreams, and provide executive visibility on program status. Additionally, the role involves building the TPM team and its operating system.

Requirements

Led TPM or program teams for hardware, infrastructure, or capital programs.
Managed portfolios where workstreams shared engineers and deadlines.
Ability to identify and communicate potential slips in schedule early, with recovery options.
Experience in creating program artifacts that serve as a reliable source of truth.
Experience hiring and growing TPMs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data center or energy programs.
Familiarity with NPI frameworks.
Experience with modular or productized hardware.
Experience with schedule risk analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead the TPM function for R&D, managing programs that turn modular and behind-the-meter designs into buildable, ordered, scheduled reality.
Run the portfolio, including dependencies, decisions, and dates across mechanical, electrical, controls, and modelling workstreams.
Own executive visibility by providing concise updates on the status of R&D programs.
Build the TPM team and establish its operating system.