Technical Program Manager - Contractor in at LG Energy Solution Vertech Inc

Technical Program Manager

Location: Remote| Employment Type: Contractor

Company Overview

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc., a subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, is a leading provider of grid-scale integrated energy storage systems, delivering safe, reliable, and high performance solutions to customers worldwide. Powered by our proprietary AEROS® energy operating system, we use advanced monitoring and controls to help customers optimize system performance and maximize the value of their energy storage assets.

At LGES Vertech, you’ll be part of a collaborative, team oriented organization that aspires to be humble, hungry, and smart, working together to transform the energy landscape and create a more sustainable future. We value innovation, accountability, and growth.

For more information, visit www.lgensol-vt.com.

Position Overview

The Program Manager will support engineering product/system development program initiatives, and as a result, the ideal Program Manager will have a proven ability to strategize and implement such program initiatives. Ultimately, the Program Manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.

• Work closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timeline.

• Ensure program goals, especially budget and timelines, are met. Analyze, evaluate, mitigate, and overcome program risks.

• Produce program reports and deliver presentations to the involved teams and stakeholders such as management.

• Since the focus is on engineering product/system development, for the above-mentioned responsibilities, the Program Manager must understand at a high level the technical objectives, status, results, and risks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience. Preference is for those with degrees in engineering (or equivalent).

• 5+ years of experience in program management delivering engineering products/systems/SW

• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization

• Strong understanding/experience of engineering principles with a focus on energy (e.g., fuel cells, batteries, PV, wind, nuclear) or power systems (e.g., power grid, power electronics).

• Experience in managing stakeholders

• Ability to solve problems and resolve issues amicably

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Extensive experience in Microsoft Project or equivalent.

Working Conditions/Office Environment/Travel

• The contractor will regularly communicate with customers, internal teams, and global HQ.

• The contractor may represent LGES Vertech in customer meetings, industry events, and committee meetings.

• Approximately 10% to 15% travel may be required.

No Agency Solicitation: This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Please no unsolicited outreach, resumes, or candidate submissions from third-party agencies.