Role Overview

Crusoe Energy Systems is on a mission to align the future of energy with the future of computing. As the Senior Director of Technical Program Management, you'll be at the heart of this mission, orchestrating the technical execution that powers our ambitious goals. You'll be the strategic linchpin, connecting product vision, engineering prowess, and business objectives into a seamless, high-performing machine.

This role demands a blend of technical depth, business acumen, and leadership skills. You'll be responsible for building and nurturing a world-class TPM organization, driving accountability through data-informed decision-making, and ensuring our engineering delivery is predictable, scalable, and perfectly aligned with market demands. If you're passionate about driving innovation in a fast-paced environment and shaping the future of sustainable technology, this is your opportunity.

A Day in the Life

Your day as Senior Director of Technical Program Management will be dynamic and multifaceted. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Strategic Alignment: Start your day collaborating with Product and Business leaders to refine the technical roadmap, ensuring engineering efforts are laser-focused on achieving long-term objectives.
• TPM Team Leadership: Spend time mentoring your team of Technical Program Managers, providing guidance on project execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Data Analysis: Dive into real-time dashboards and KPIs to assess engineering health, velocity, and identify potential roadblocks. Present key insights to executive stakeholders, driving data-informed prioritization decisions.
• Resource Planning: Evaluate technical resource allocation, ensuring staffing aligns with the highest-priority initiatives. Communicate resource constraints and propose strategic trade-offs to optimize efficiency.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify technical and organizational risks across the portfolio. Develop and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Framework Development: Refine and evangelize the TPM framework, promoting predictability, transparency, and consistency across all engineering squads.
• Dependency Resolution: Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration to resolve critical dependencies that impede progress on major business outcomes.
• Executive Communication: Prepare and deliver concise, high-fidelity updates to the C-suite, covering program status, strategic challenges, and resource alignment.
• Culture Building: Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and technical excellence throughout the organization.

Why San Francisco?

San Francisco is the epicenter of technology and innovation, making it the perfect location for Crusoe's headquarters. Here, you'll be surrounded by a vibrant community of engineers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, fostering collaboration and driving groundbreaking advancements. The city offers a unique blend of culture, diversity, and opportunity, attracting top talent from around the world. Moreover, San Francisco's commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with Crusoe's mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence in an environmentally responsible way.

Career Path

The Senior Director of Technical Program Management is a pivotal leadership role at Crusoe, offering significant opportunities for professional growth. As you excel in this position, you can advance along several paths:

• VP of Technical Program Management: Lead a larger, more complex TPM organization, driving strategic alignment across multiple product lines.
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to guide the overall technology vision and strategy for the company.
• Executive Leadership: Transition into a broader executive leadership role, influencing company-wide strategy and driving business outcomes.

Crusoe is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. We provide ample opportunities for training, mentorship, and skill-building to support your career aspirations.

Salary and Benefits

Crusoe offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. The estimated salary range for this role is $220,000 to $350,000 annually. In addition to base salary, we offer:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Equity options
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee assistance program

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Crusoe Culture

At Crusoe, we are driven by a shared passion for innovation, sustainability, and making a positive impact on the world. We foster a culture of:

• Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and open communication.
• Transparency: We are committed to sharing information openly and honestly.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our work and deliver on our commitments.
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Sustainability: We are dedicated to building a more sustainable future.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and committed to our mission. If you share our values and are eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing company, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Director of Technical Program Management position, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, and explain why you are interested in joining Crusoe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Crusoe's mission?

   Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence by aligning the future of energy with the future of computing.

2. What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Director of Technical Program Management?

   The Senior Director of Technical Program Management is responsible for strategic roadmap leadership, TPM org architecture, data-driven execution, capacity & investment planning, risk & opportunity management, execution frameworks, dependency governance, executive communication, and cultural leadership.

3. What qualifications are required for this role?

   The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, 5+ years of leadership experience managing TPM teams, deep technical fluency in relevant technologies, and proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive results.

4. What is the salary range for this position?

   The estimated salary range for this role is $220,000 to $350,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

5. What benefits does Crusoe offer?

   Crusoe offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, equity options, wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and an employee assistance program.

6. What technologies does Crusoe use?

   Crusoe utilizes a variety of technologies including Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, and AI/ML platforms.

7. What is the company culture like at Crusoe?

   Crusoe fosters a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, innovation, and sustainability.

8. What opportunities are there for professional development at Crusoe?

   Crusoe is committed to providing ample opportunities for training, mentorship, and skill-building to support your career aspirations.

9. How can I apply for this position?

   You can apply for the Senior Director of Technical Program Management position by submitting your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

10. Is Crusoe an equal opportunity employer?

    Yes, Crusoe is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.