Remora is seeking a seasoned Head of Project Management to provide strategic leadership for our Engineering and Research Teams. In this role, the Head of Project Management will spearhead and supervise projects, guaranteeing their successful completion within specified scope, budget, and timelines. We are looking for an ideal candidate who can champion transparency, communication, and collaboration among different departments. 

We’re a 50-person climate tech startup based in Detroit, MI. We're building a device that captures a semi-truck’s carbon emissions directly from the tailpipe. We'll sell the CO2 to end-users, and share that revenue with our customers, so our device will create a new revenue stream while reducing their emissions.

We've signed up some of the largest companies in the world to pilot our technology, including iconic multibillion-dollar brands, top trucking companies, and some of the most recognizable Fortune 100 companies. We’ve raised multiple rounds of funding from top investors like Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Valor Equity Partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive project plans encompassing scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Oversee and drive project progress, swiftly identifying and resolving obstacles to ensure continual project momentum.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments at key project milestones.
• Align project objectives with overarching business strategy, ensuring a unified and strategic approach.
• Collaborate with department heads to address resource gaps, ensuring the project has the requisite personnel and expertise.
• Effectively manage project costs, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Proactively mitigate project risks, and promote transparency and communication across the organization.
• Facilitate the creation, communication, and maintenance of robust and streamlined processes, covering hardware requirements, problem identification, solution development, project execution, and knowledge management.
• Lead the establishment and growth of the Project Management (PM) function, including the development and implementation of standardized PM processes.
• Provide mentorship and training to team members, promoting continuous professional development within the PM function.
• Utilize tools such as meeting minutes, agendas, trackers, and others for regular updates to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience as a Project Manager, with a proven track record of managing complex, technical projects.
• 5+ years of project management in an R&D or product development environment, ideally working on first-of-its kind, complex hardware products with short timelines and limited resources, 
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience moving quickly and making decisions with significant uncertainty.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Automotive, engineering, and/or startup experience is a plus.

Here’s what we value:

• Mission First: We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don’t shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough. The world needs our technology and it won’t happen any time soon if we don’t make it happen. We are a low-ego team, and we prioritize the mission over our self-interest. We think strategically with an eye to the long term, and we clearly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later, despite ambiguity.
• Burning Urgency: Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we’re in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed. In the absence of guidance, we take charge, lead our teammates, and accomplish our goals. We aren’t afraid to change course when something isn’t working, and we find solutions even when it seems like there are none. We are cool under pressure, and our quiet determination and drive are unwavering. We relentlessly push ourselves and each other to improve. We don’t accept adequate performance. Excellence is the expectation. Many would say our standards are unreasonably high, and many would say our goals are unreasonably bold, but we are hungry to be exceptional. We will never give up, no matter what. If we get knocked down, we get back up, every time. We will not fail.
• Uncompromising Honesty: We are always honest with ourselves, our teammates, our customers, our investors, our suppliers, our communities, and all of our partners, especially about what’s not going well and what we don’t know. When we see issues, risks, or challenges, we speak up, and when we make mistakes, we admit them proactively and take full accountability. We challenge others directly when we disagree, even when it’s uncomfortable, and we seek this uncompromising honesty from others.
• Treat People Exceptionally Well: We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
• Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.

Logistics:

• Location: Wixom, MI
• Start date: Immediately
• COVID-19: Remora requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment. Appropriate COVID-19 safety precautions are implemented in the workplace.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $200,000 - $275,000
• Competitive Stock Options
• Healthcare (Aetna)
• Retirement (401k)
• Student loan assistance
• Three Weeks of paid time off
• Eleven Holidays off 
• Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
• Parental leave
• Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
• Employee development and coaching
• Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend