Program Manager, New Technologies

This position oversees and manages new and existing initiatives and programs in the EGS & Drilling Technologies department, related to the development of Next-Generation Geothermal technologies.  Example Initiatives can include; development of Next-Generation Geothermal projects, government funded programs, internal/external partnerships & projects, and technology investments. 

• Identify strategic opportunities and create program roadmaps and initiatives that directly support the company’s mission and strategic goals
• Establishing the frameworks, processes, reporting standards, and performance metrics that associated projects within the program will follow
• Trac progress across multiple projects, maintain accurate reporting, and escalate issues that may impact scope, cost, and schedule.
• Developing and managing large-scale program budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring resources are allocated for efficiency
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal leadership, external partners, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary internal engineering, geoscience, and operations teams, while managing risks or resource conflicts that arise with multiple projects in parallel
• Manage partnerships with national labs, universities, industry partners, and contractors to advance program objectives.
• Incorporate existing Project Management tools and processes (i.e. risk management, change control, and continuous improvement).
• Must be able to travel up to 20%.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous periods of time and read and understand maps.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and (7-10) years of related experience or the equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Master’s Degree and/or Project Management Professional certification preferred

• Experience overseeing full program lifecycles from concept development through implementation.

• Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal or no supervision and a high level of confidentiality.

• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to perform the job duties safely and efficiently.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT's auto insurance carrier.

• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.

• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.