IT Manager

Form Energy is a team of passionate people tackling the challenge of climate change through transformationally low cost energy storage.  Our team members are active learners who enjoy working on tough technology problems in massive markets and embody our values of humanity, excellence and creativity. The company is backed by a diverse set of committed investors and we have raised over $100M to date.
Role DescriptionAs a key member of our Operations team and our first dedicated IT professional, you will be responsible for designing and implementing all aspects of Form Energy’s IT infrastructure and programs. As the foundation of our IT organization you will also be responsible for building a small team to support the Form Energy across multiple locations. Success in this role requires a long term vision for a quickly growing company, the technical knowledge to be an advisor to the rest of the organization and a willingness to dive into issues as they arise. 

What you'll do:

• Develop a strategic roadmap for IT at Form Energy including network infrastructure, computing hardware, business software, cyber and data security
• Lead a variety of IT projects including implementation of new systems, services and policies as defined in the roadmap
• Work with stakeholders across the organization to understand requirements and design solutions to IT needs
• Build and manage a team of IT professionals to execute projects and provide daily IT Operations support to the business
• Build and execute a program to ensure all Form Energy data is secure
• Develop and train employees on IT policies, standards and best practices
• Support and manage the various application and implementations across the three sites
• Create and deploy system security roadmap to assure the safe remote use and access of company data while maintaining IP

What you'll need:

• 7+ years of experience in the information technology field, of which at least 3 years in an IT management role
• Experience meeting the needs of a quickly growing organization, including a track record of establishing new programs, policies and systems 
• Experience in a cloud environmentKnowledge of current enterprise level data security practices
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strong communication skills, with a focus on stakeholder management

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page. 
At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.