IT Operations Manager, Form Energy
+ Stock options
3 days a week in office (Somerville, MA)
Energy storage systems manufacturer
Open for applications
Energy storage systems manufacturer
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
+ Stock options
3 days a week in office (Somerville, MA)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To form a better world by developing, manufacturing, and commercializing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems that will enable a reliable and fully renewable electric grid year-round.
Role
Who you are
- 5-7 years of experience as an IT Operations Manager or equivalent role managing a team of IT professionals
- Strong Technical knowledge of IT Systems, platforms and technologies, including but not limited to Windows Operating systems, virtualization, cloud computing, network protocols and security principles. Experience with Linux, Gemini and/or Copilot a plus
- Experience with RMM Tools such as Connectwise automate or Kaseya VSA as well as other organizational tools like IT Glue, MyITProcess, and Addigy
- Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, Azure, Intune and Sharepoint. Exposure to Google workspace is a plus
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness and ability to dive in as a player/coach and be hands on with technology as projects require
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
What the job involves
- IT Operations Manager, you will be crucial in managing the daily operations of our organization's IT infrastructure and you will work closely with the Director of IT to ensure the seamless operation of our IT systems, networks, and services and ensure that they align with company goals and IT strategic objectives
- You will need a mix of technical proficiency, strategic vision, and leadership to guide your team and foster ongoing improvements
- This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!
- Oversee the daily operations of the System and Network Administration team, including infrastructure, systems and network management
- Lead IT projects, including upgrades and infrastructure improvements, with the ability to take on the role of solutions architect when appropriate
- Monitor performance and availability of systems, prepare and present reports on IT Operations performance and improvement initiatives
- Manage and resolve IT incidents and problem escalations, ensuring a timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations
- Develop and maintain the IT Operations budget and participate in the IT procurement process
- Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to IT Operations staff, fostering a culture or collaboration, accountability and continuous learning
Our take
Central to the development of the digital revolution is the role of electric grid infrastructure and expansion. A completely electrical infrastructure is restricted by the inherent limitation that electrical energy is difficult and costly to store. Form Energy, however, have created a reliable battery that has the capacity to revolutionize how we use electricity.
Revolutionizing battery storage is at the core of Form Energy’s approach to making renewable energy universal. Form Energy’s battery is based around Iron-air technology that currently has energy storage capacities and operational costs comparable to legacy power plants. In addition to improvements in cost and consistent electricity access, Form Energy’s batteries are scalable, portable, and safe - offering a unique approach to revolutionizing renewable energy storage towards a greener future.
Although renewable energy storage technology remains an emerging industry, a variety of competitors are also driving developments of battery storage technology. However, Form Energy continues to be a key leader in this space, bagging significant investment that will enable it to build its first manufacturing plant and begin selling to customers. Form Energy's progress is highlighted by a deal with Xcel Energy to deploy iron-air battery systems at two of its retiring coal plant sites and with Puget Sound Energy in 2024, to help the company deploy multi-day energy storage systems.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
60% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Oct 2024
$405m
SERIES F
Aug 2024
$147m
GRANT
Total funding: $1.5bn
Company benefits
- 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for employees
- Health insurance coverage begins first day of employment
- Health Savings Account
- Generous PTO policies to enable employees to recharge when needed
- An Employee Resource Program that provides mental health counseling services, legal guidance, financial resources, and other helpful consulting services
- 80% of the total medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for dependents
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave, 14 weeks for the birthing parent
- Access to a Dependent Care Account
- Access to a Health Flexible Spending Account
- Access to a Commuter Benefits Account
- Access to an Adoption Assistance Flexible Spending Account
- Stock options granted to all employees
- Stock equity education and tax advice service provided by Carta
- Company sponsored 401k
- Access to an annual budget for professional development
- License to complete Gallup’s Strengths Finder Assessment and ongoing resources
- 100% employer-sponsored coverage life insurance, and short and long-term disability policies
Company values
- Humanity: We are human first. Inclusion, diversity, empathy, and respect are cornerstones of our trusting community. Our work products enable a good and just society.
- Creativity: We perform to the highest standards on every axis, while being clear-eyed optimists about how we can be better, always. As gritty pragmatists, we dig into challenges and learn our way forward.
- Excellence: We celebrate the beauty and effort of creation, answering “yes, if” to the hardest, most meaningful questions we can think of.
Company HQ
Ward Two, Somerville, MA
Articles
Leadership
Ted Wiley
(COO & President)Studied at Harvard Business School before spending 6 years at Aquion Energy and then a year as President of McDonough Innovation. They co-founded Form Energy in 2017, serving since as COO and President.
Mateo Jaramillo
(CEO)Mateo started their career at Predictive Networks before joining Gaia Power Technologies and then Tesla. They left their VP of Products & Programs role in 2016 to found Verse Energy in April and Form Energy in December 2017.
William Woodford
(CTO)William Woodford is co-founder and CTO of Form Energy. His career has focused on developing robust low-cost energy storage systems.
Yet-Ming Chiang
(Chief Scientist)Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Sublime Systems, and Professor at MIT. Prior to Form Energy, Chiang co-founded the companies Desktop Metal, 24M Technologies, A123 Systems, and American Superconductor Corp.
Marco Ferrara
(SVP Software & Analytics)Also co-founded Tessolar. Former VP of Energy, Analytics and Optimization at IHI INC.
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