--- title: 'Technical Project Manager at VEIR' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/technical-project-manager-veir-woburn-m1ksskkmhgan' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Technical Project Manager at VEIR - **Company:** VEIR - **Location:** Woburn, MA - **Posted:** 2026-10-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/veir/jobs/5454613008 ## Job description WHY VEIR? Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, VEIR is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of category-defining superconducting power delivery systems built for the extreme energy demands of the AI era. By commercializing next-generation superconducting technology into deployable, real-world systems, VEIR delivers ~10× higher power density than conventional options, enabling “speed-to-power” where incremental optimization falls short. VEIR’s initial focus is AI data centers behind the meter, with solutions engineered for repeatable deployment through reference designs and integrated controls, designed to incorporate learnings as deployments scale. ## The Role The Technical Project Manager drives day-to-day execution of VEIR product development programs against the Product Development Process. This role lives in the detail: building schedules with engineering, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations; tracking deliverables to closure; spotting where one team's slip becomes another team's blocker; and keeping Exit Gate deliverables on track. The role exists to take planning and tracking load off functional leads and to make sure execution is predictable rather than heroic. This is not a reporting role. This role is for someone with the drive and passion to become the connective tissue between team members. Technical Project Managers are expected to interrogate the plans they are given, not just collect and republish them — asking the hard question, challenging the assumption behind a date, and pushing back when a recovery plan is optimistic rather than credible. When a test fails or a supplier slips, the TPM does not report the slip and wait; they convene the right people, drive the team to root cause, and force a recovery plan with owners and dates. Doing this well requires enough technical depth across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to know which answers hold up and which do not. ## Key Responsibilities Technical Judgment & Recovery - Interrogate the plans and status you are given rather than relaying them — challenge assumptions behind dates, estimates, and readiness claims, and press until the answer holds up. - When a test failure, supplier slip, or design issue emerges, convene the right cross-functional group immediately, drive the team to root cause, and force a credible recovery plan with named owners and dates. - Develop and pressure-test contingency options in parallel with the primary plan, so the program has a Plan B before it needs one. - Challenge and verify supplier and manufacturing readiness claims rather than accepting them at face value. - Bring judgment, not just data — a status report that flags a risk without an assessment and a recommended path is an incomplete deliverable. Schedule & Deliverable Execution - Builds integrated plans with engineering, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations leads real dependencies and a critical path working towards committed dates - Track deliverables to completion across all contributing functions — engineering releases, part qualification, procurement, build readiness, test execution, and documentation. - Maintain Exit Gate deliverable tracking for assigned programs and drive open items to closure ahead of gate reviews. - Run program meetings that produce decisions, owners, and dates — and follow up until items are actually closed. Interdependency & Risk Management - Identify cross-functional interdependencies in the plan and make them explicit before they cause a slip. - Surface emerging risks early and work with the responsible teams to develop practical mitigation options. - Maintain the program risk and issue log; escalate to the Principal Technical Program Manager with context and a recommended path. - Support resource and cost forecasting for engineering, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations deliverables. Communication & Accountability - Produce clear, consistent program status reporting that distinguishes on-track from at-risk and states what decision is needed. - Drive accountability across functions for commitments made — professionally, persistently, and without needing to escalate every time. - Support the Commercial PMs with engineering deliverable status, hardware readiness, and installation, commissioning, and O&M documentation for customer projects. To be successful in this role - 4–8 years of technical project or program management experience in hardware product development. - Outcome-oriented problem solver who is energized by hard problems. - Has built an integrated schedule from scratch across multiple engineering disciplines - Familiarity with phase-gate product development and the deliverables typically required at each gate. - Technical fluency across multiple functions — engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing — sufficient to challenge an estimate, interrogate a readiness claim, and know when an answer does not add up. Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on technical background. - Demonstrated experience driving a cross-functional team to root cause and a recovery plan after a test failure, supplier miss, or schedule slip. - Proficiency with project management and tracking tooling (Monday.com, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana or similar). - Strong communicator — concise written updates, well-run meetings, and comfort driving accountability across teams. - Organized, persistent, and detail-oriented, with the judgment to know which details matter. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with power electronics, low and medium-voltage systems, cabling, cryogenics, or other complex electromechanical hardware. - Prototype-to-production or NPI experience at a hardware startup. - Exposure to supply chain or manufacturing planning. What Success Looks Like in 12 Months - Assigned programs have accurate, maintained schedules that teams actually work from. - Exit Gate deliverables are tracked continuously, and gate reviews hold no surprises. - Interdependencies and risks are raised early with mitigation options, not reported after the fact. - When something breaks, a recovery plan with named owners and dates exists within days — not weeks of status updates describing the problem. - Cross-functional partners describe the TPM as someone who makes their plans better, not someone who asks them for updates. - Functional leads spend measurably less time on planning and tracking administration. VEIR is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $130,000 - $150,000 per year + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. ## BENEFITS & PERKS Healthcare coverage with 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision 401(k) Retirement Savings Program 12 Company Holidays + unmetered PTO 12 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave for all new parents Stock Options Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Regular teambuilding, off-sites, and lunch & learns ## EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. We strive to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and are committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. To all recruitment agencies: VEIR does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, VEIR employees, or any other organization location. VEIR is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ## About VEIR ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: VEIR is a superconducting power solutions company developing high-temperature superconductor (HTS)-based systems to deliver 5-10x more power capacity than traditional copper lines, targeting the energy demands of AI data centers and grid infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Private (late-stage venture-backed) - **Headquarters**: Woburn, Massachusetts, USA - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Dr. Tim Heidel (CEO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Energy infrastructure, superconducting power delivery, data center power solutions, electric grid transmission - **Target customers**: Hyperscalers (e.g., Microsoft, AWS), chip developers, data center owners and operators, utilities, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and energy producers - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Remove power as a barrier to progress" and "deliver the power density necessary across the electricity value chain for global growth in capacity and grid resilience." [veir.com](https://veir.com/about) ## Products & Services - **Superconducting Power Delivery Platform**: A full-stack, platform-level solution using high-temperature superconductors (HTS) and advanced cryogenic cooling to transmit electricity at 5-10x the power density of conventional copper cables with 90% less resistive line losses. Designed for data center campuses, grid interconnections, and high-demand industrial sites. [veir.com](https://veir.com/) - **Low- and Medium-Voltage Superconducting Systems**: Targeted at data center campuses to enable faster time-to-energization (3-6 months faster vs. traditional solutions), 99.99% uptime, and 25x reduction in copper intensity on average. [veir.com](https://veir.com/) - **Engineering & Solutions Services**: Custom integration and deployment support for customers, including substation design, cable systems, cryogenic infrastructure, and controls. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised — VEIR is backed by a consortium of top-tier climate and deep-tech investors including Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, National Grid Partners, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Congruent Ventures, The Engine Ventures, Galvanize Climate Solutions, Piva Capital, Tyche Partners, and VXI Capital. [veir.com](https://veir.com/about) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Microsoft (Climate Innovation Fund), National Grid (through National Grid Partners), Breakthrough Energy Ventures (Bill Gates-backed), The Engine (MIT spinout fund), Galvanize Climate Solutions, Congruent Ventures, Piva Capital, Tyche Partners, VXI Capital. [veir.com](https://veir.com/about) - **Growth Signals**: - Successfully demonstrated 3-megawatt superconducting power delivery for AI data centers in a press release [veir.com](https://veir.com/). - Hired Stephen Major (ex-AWS Sr. Manager of Data Center Infrastructure Engineering) as Chief Product Officer in January 2026, signaling commercial scaling. [veir.com](https://veir.com/about) - Hired Jill Macari (ex-Walton Enterprises, Omidyar Network) as CFO in January 2024. [veir.com](https://veir.com/about) - Active hiring: 17+ open positions across engineering, product, cryogenics, and solutions roles as of mid-2026. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/veir) ## Competitive Advantages - **Category-defining technology**: VEIR is one of the few companies commercializing high-temperature superconductor (HTS) power delivery at the platform level, not just as a component. This creates a durable moat in a market where power is becoming the binding constraint on AI and data center growth. - **Deep investor backing**: Supported by Microsoft and National Grid — both potential strategic customers — providing capital, credibility, and a built-in path to market. - **Proven performance metrics**: 5-10x power density, 90% less line losses, 99.99% uptime, 25x reduction in copper use, and 3-6 months faster deployment vs. traditional solutions. [veir.com](https://veir.com/) - **Experienced leadership team**: CEO Tim Heidel (MIT PhD, former ARPA-E Program Director, Breakthrough Energy Ventures), CTO Erhan Karaca (ex-GE, Malta Inc., Last Energy), CPO Stephen Major (ex-AWS data center infrastructure lead), CFO Jill Macari (ex-Walton Enterprises, Omidyar Network). [veir.com](https://veir.com/about) ## Strategic Focus - **Scale commercial deployment**: Move from successful 3MW demonstration to industrial-scale installations for hyperscale data center campuses. - **Remove power as a growth bottleneck**: Target the "power delivery crisis" facing AI data centers, where new campuses are delayed by years due to grid interconnection constraints. - **Expand product platform**: Continue development of low- and medium-voltage superconducting systems, cryogenic infrastructure, and cable systems to serve a broader range of grid and industrial applications. - **Build the team**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, product, and solutions roles to scale from a startup to an operational infrastructure company. [veir.com](https://veir.com/careers) ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven impact**: Work at the intersection of climate tech, AI infrastructure, and breakthrough physics — solving one of the most critical infrastructure challenges of the decade. - **High-caliber peers**: Colleagues include former ARPA-E, MIT, AWS, GE, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures talent. The company emphasizes a "collaboration is not optional" culture where multidisciplinary teams (superconducting materials, power systems, cryogenics, infrastructure) work together. [veir.com](https://veir.com/careers) - **Safety-first culture**: "No deadline, no milestone, and no competitive pressure will ever change that" — safety is a core value in an industry where the margin for error is zero. [veir.com](https://veir.com/careers) - **Values**: Collaboration, Safety, Accountability, Urgency — reinforced in all job postings. [veir.com](https://veir.com/careers) - **Location**: All current open roles are based in Woburn, Massachusetts (Greater Boston area). No explicit remote/hybrid policy stated, but the on-site engineering lab suggests a strong in-person culture. - **Growth trajectory**: Joining at a pivotal moment — post-demonstration, pre-scale — with significant upside as the company moves from R&D to commercial deployment. ## Sources 1. [VEIR Official Website](https://veir.com/) 2. [VEIR About Page](https://veir.com/about) 3. [VEIR Careers Page](https://veir.com/careers) 4. [VEIR Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/veir) 5. 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