Manufacturing Technical Program Manager

The role

This person will drive the planning, coordination, and execution of programs to bring new manufacturing lines, equipment, and processes into production for battery storage systems. They will partner with various departments to translate requirements into actionable plans and deliver them on aggressive timelines.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional program execution for new manufacturing lines, equipment deployments, and process ramps from early concept through SOP
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules
• Drive alignment and accountability with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Equipment Design, Supply Chain, and Production
• Coordinate equipment and tooling delivery including supplier timelines, shipment logistics, installation sequencing, and commissioning activities
• Identify program risks early, perform mitigation planning, and surface clear recommendations
• Build and improve program management processes and tools
• Track and manage program budgets, equipment readiness status, and cost improvements
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise updates for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing program management, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or new product introduction (NPI)
• Strong ability to work across technical disciplines and communicate effectively with engineers, operators, suppliers, and leadership
• Experience launching manufacturing lines, scaling processes, or bringing new automated equipment into production
• Demonstrated success managing fast-paced programs, resolving competing priorities, and driving execution in ambiguous environments
• Highly organized mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a bias for action
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing environments

About the company

Base is America’s next-generation power company rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries. The Manufacturing team is responsible for building and scaling the production capabilities needed to bring battery storage systems to homes across the country.