Operations/Programs Manager

About florrent

florrent is innovating to scale the next generation of high energy density supercapacitors. Our supercapacitors provide reliable power at every level of the grid at lower cost and reduced emissions compared to existing high-power solutions, all while embedding the valorization of agricultural waste streams into our products. florrent is growing our Massachusetts-based team, looking for scientists and engineers passionate about solving hard problems and delivering innovative solutions to address the world’s growing power quality and decarbonization challenges.
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About the Culture

At florrent, we are passionate about bringing the benefits of a decarbonized future to everyone. That passion drives everything we do, and how we do it. We are building a team propelled by ambitious goals, and committed to seeing them come to reality. To reach those goals, we need to stay connected to what motivates us, and always be real about the challenges ahead. If that sounds like you, let’s talk!
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About the Job

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Operations/Programs Manager to join our tight-knit and cross-functional team at florrent. This role is crucial in supporting project management efforts and has growth opportunity to evolve into a project ownership/leadership position as we scale our initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project/program management, data analytics, and a keen ability to identify trends that will drive our programs forward.

As Operations/Programs Manager, you will play a key role in interfacing between the company’s technical, operational, and commercial business units and report to florrent’s Director of Finance & Operations.
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Responsibilities

florrent is looking for an Operations/Programs Manager to drive operational efficiencies in a significant growth phase. In this role, you will

• Provide project management tools, principles, and templates for initiating and stewarding projects and programs, helping to form milestones, and quantify project health, including driving change management processes
• Work closely with technical, operations, and sales teams to gather, curate, and report on program criteria
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to ensure alignment on project goals
• Implement and maintain a risk tracking system - conducting historical reviews to identify successes and areas for improvement and institutionalize lessons learned to enhance future project outcomes
• Develop and maintain dashboards for key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for all major projects
• Engage with technical teams to determine data sourcing methods, instruments used, and sampling frequency required for accurate reporting
• Regularly check in with the technical team to monitor project status and provide updates to management on a weekly basis
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Qualifications

Don’t have all of the qualifications listed below? That’s okay, we still want to hear from you if you think there’s good alignment between you and florrent!

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Project Management, Systems Design, or related field
• 3+ years experience in project/program management, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python)
• Ability to work in person and engage with the technical team regularly
• Good self-management and willingness to meet challenges and grow through them
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s in Data Analytics or Engineering discipline, PMP Certification, and/or hands-on technical experience in an engineering role or similar is a plus
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Why Join Us?

You’ll be supporting the efficient growth of a global business that brings sustainable technologies to life. Join a mission-driven team where your project management expertise and practical skills are equally valued in the creation of scalable, real-world solutions.

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