Manufacturing Technical Program Manager

Base Power
Austin, TX
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Base Power filed 1 H-1B position titled "Technical Program Manager". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Candidates with manufacturing program management experience and a background in scaling production processes will find this role in a fast-growing startup focused on battery storage systems.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who thrive in rapidly evolving environments and can adapt to shifting priorities
    — “priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time”
  • Candidates with a background in translating technical requirements into program plans and schedules
    — “translate product and process requirements into actionable program plans”

Things to consider

  • The role demands in-person work and is not a traditional 9-to-5 schedule
    — “We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.”
  • The position requires managing cross-functional teams with a high degree of coordination
    — “partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Production Operations”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to manage fast-paced programs with ambiguous requirements
    — “managing fast-paced programs, resolving competing priorities, and driving execution in ambiguous environments”
  • Demonstrate your capability to translate complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders
    — “translate complex technical information into clear, concise updates for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders”
  • Emphasize your hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment deployment
    — “launching manufacturing lines, scaling processes, or bringing new automated equipment into production”
  • Demonstrate your ability to build and improve program management tools and processes
    — “Build and improve program management processes and tools that accelerate execution”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful execution of manufacturing programs
  • on-time delivery of manufacturing lines
  • alignment of cross-functional teams
Typical background
4+ years of experience in manufacturing program managementBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Skills & requirements

Required

Program ManagementCross-functional CollaborationProject SchedulingRisk ManagementBudget ManagementTechnical Communication

Preferred

Manufacturing EngineeringEquipment EngineeringNew Product Introduction

Stack & domain

Manufacturing Program ManagementManufacturing EngineeringEquipment EngineeringNew Product Introduction (npi)CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingProject ManagementManufacturingProduction OperationsQuality Control

About the role

Original posting from Base Power via Ashby

ABOUT BASE

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Base is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Program Manager to drive the planning, coordination, and execution of programs that bring new manufacturing lines, equipment, and processes into production for our battery storage systems.

In this role, you will partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Production Operations to translate product and process requirements into actionable program plans, then deliver them on aggressive timelines. You will create clarity in fast-moving environments, anticipate risks, and ensure that every team remains aligned as we scale from prototype builds to high-volume U.S. manufacturing.

WHAT YOU'LL 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, spanning process development, validation builds, equipment design and fabrication, FAT/SAT, installation, and production readiness
  • Drive alignment and accountability with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Equipment Design, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure program milestones are met
  • 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 to technical and non-technical partners
  • Build and improve program management processes and tools that accelerate execution, enhance transparency, and scale with the company’s rapid factory expansion
  • Track and manage program budgets, equipment readiness status, and cost improvements related to each manufacturing initiative
  • Translate complex technical information into clear, concise updates for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • 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 Tea

Our Manufacturing team is responsible for building and scaling the production capabilities needed to bring Base's battery storage systems to homes across the country. From launching new production lines to introducing equipment and processes, the team solves the technical and operational challenges of scaling U.S. manufacturing. Every successful launch directly impacts how quickly we can produce and deploy batteries, bringing us closer to our mission of making reliable, affordable energy accessible to more households. This is an opportunity to help build our manufacturing operations from the ground up, shape how we scale, and see the direct impact of your work on Base's growth.

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.

OUR VALUES

  • First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
  • Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
  • Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
  • Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
  • Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
  • Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
  • Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE AT BASE.

Source: Base Power careers (Ashby)

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