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Tau Motors · 4 months ago

Technical Program Manager, Power Conversion

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

Tau is a venture-backed advanced technology company based in the Bay Area focused on designing and developing next-generation products for electrification. They are seeking a customer-facing Technical Program Manager to lead technical and business relationships, drive product and technology development, and ensure customer success.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical ambassador for clients, building trusted relationships and guiding program alignment across external customers, vendors, and internal leadership

Deliver demos, presentations, and clear technical updates, translating complex concepts for executive and non-technical audiences. Operate as the lead interface in early customer engagements, negotiations, and escalations

Manage risks, dependencies, and escalation protocols across project phases. Proactively resolve blockers and leverage structured issue logs for transparency

Align technical programs with both immediate deliverables and long-term strategy. Implement frameworks for repeatable success and standardized client experience

Oversee engineering operations—resource allocation, workflow optimization, and Agile delivery—for commercial programs centered on power electronics and complex hardware

Own the customer lifecycle. Lead onboarding, training, adoption initiatives, and post-launch feedback cycles to ensure robust support and rapid value realization

Track trends, technical innovations, and competitive landscape to guide program relevance and strategic positioning

Mentor multidisciplinary teams, support career growth, and foster an innovative and collaborative culture

Measure and communicate program impact against business outcomes and organizational objectives

Qualification

Power ElectronicsControls EngineeringTechnical LeadershipStakeholder NegotiationProject ManagementExceptional CommunicationCross-Functional Team LeadershipContinuous Learning

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline

5+ years of technical leadership in customer-facing program management, including technical demos, presentations, and stakeholder negotiation

Deep knowledge of Power Electronics, Controls Engineering, and hardware technologies; hands-on experience in automotive, energy, or related sectors

Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation—tailored for technical and executive audiences

Proficiency in project management, risk frameworks, and escalation practices

Experience aligning programs to business goals, driving process improvements, and advancing scalable frameworks

Proven ability to lead customer onboarding, enablement, and lifecycle management to maximize satisfaction

Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies

Ability to build, coach, and inspire cross-functional teams in dynamic, high-growth environments

Track record of measuring technical delivery against business metrics and outcomes

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Equity

Other incentive compensation plans

Flexible time off and paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full time team members

Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), HSA and FSA benefits, commuter benefits, ancillary benefits including OneMedical membership, a variety of telehealth services, and more.