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Roadrunner Venture Studios turns science into industry-defining companies as quickly as possible. We start these companies alongside amazing founders in energy, climate, manufacturing, and computing.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead a portfolio of cross-functional projects spanning construction, technology implementation, and organizational development. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage complex workflows, keep multiple initiatives on track, and ensure cross-team coordination—all while driving results in fast-paced environments. You’ll work across departments to align stakeholders, manage timelines and budgets, anticipate risks, and deliver outcomes that are aligned with company priorities. The ideal candidate is both systems-oriented and hands-on, capable of bridging technical, physical, and interpersonal domains with equal fluency.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Oversight: Lead and manage a portfolio of diverse projects—including construction, tech systems rollout, and internal org initiatives—ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and within scope.
- Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource needs, and success metrics for each initiative.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across internal departments, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks and roadblocks, implement mitigation strategies, and adjust plans as needed.
- Budget & Resource Management: Track and report on project budgets and resource allocation; flag variances and work with leadership to manage trade-offs.
- Communication & Reporting: Provide clear, consistent updates to stakeholders and leadership; build dashboards, status reports, and documentation as required.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project processes, systems, and tools, especially as the organization scales.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of program or project management experience across construction, technology, and/or organizational initiatives
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs from planning through execution
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working with construction contractors, software development teams, and internal operations preferred
- PMP, CAPM, or similar certification a plus
What You Bring
- A builder’s mindset with the operational discipline to bring structure to ambiguity
- A people-first attitude and the ability to lead through influence
- Curiosity across disciplines and comfort working at the intersection of the physical and digital
- Grit, adaptability, and calm under pressure
Roadrunner Venture Studios is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.
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