Engineering Program Manager (EPM)

Fourier

Fourier

Operations
Mountain View, CA, USA
USD 150k-210k / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 24, 2025
About Fourier

At Fourier, we're making on-site hydrogen universally accessible. Our breakthrough design enables highly modular and fully automated electrolyzer systems that scale to any size and optimize efficiency at all loads. Backed by leading venture capital firms, we're a team of passionate individuals, on a mission to transition the global energy landscape towards a sustainable and emission-free future. We're building a collaborative and innovative culture where every team member has a direct impact on our success.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to help lead the development of Fourier’s commercial onsite hydrogen production system. The Fourier engineering team works in a hands-on, collaborative environment to solve problems and push progress forward. Qualified candidates should be comfortable partnering with engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, from architecture to design, implementation, and validation of a complex industrial hardware product.

Responsibilities

  • Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end program execution from concept through launch, defining scope, timelines, deliverables, and critical milestones.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the central point of contact across hardware engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and other teams to facilitate alignment and ensure all stakeholders are working toward shared goals and outcomes.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate resolutions to ensure program success.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and visibility into overall program health.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously assess, build, and improve program management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

  • Technical Background: Strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, with the ability to understand system architectures and engineering trade-offs.
  • Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines in an early-stage start-up environment.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Problem-solving mindset and passion to oversee a project from concept to implementation.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing cross-functional stakeholders across seniority levels.
  • Experience: 7+ years of experience leading cross-functional engineering programs, with a proven track record of delivering complex hardware products.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Tools and Process: Familiarity with typical project and program management tools and a deep understanding of fundamental development practices (agile, waterfall, hybrid)

What we offer

  • Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
  • 401k
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Paid sick days and vacation
  • Free lunches on-site

Compensation Range: $150K - $210K