We are hiring a Director of Program Management to own and scale Flux’s end-to-end technical program execution across hardware, software, optics and manufacturing—setting the structure, aligning teams, and driving critical programs from R&D through to on-time mass manufactured product delivery.
As Director of Technical Program Management, you will design and run the structure within which Flux ships product. You’ll partner closely with engineering and product leadership to drive strategy, build world-class processes, and lead a growing team of Technical Program Managers. You’ll take ownership of cross-functional delivery at scale, ensuring flawless execution across multiple, interdependent programs critical to Flux’s roadmap.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Organisational Leadership
Define and drive the program management strategy that, as Flux transitions from research-led R&D to full-scale manufacturing and first customer deployments, underpins our end-to-end technical execution.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of TPMs, fostering a culture of ownership, clarity, and operational excellence.
Partner with engineering, product, and operations leadership to ensure alignment, prioritisation, and resourcing across all programs.
Program Delivery & Execution
Own the delivery of complex, multi-team, multi-phase technical programs from inception through production, ensuring alignment with company-level objectives.
Drive Flux’s core values of velocity and simplicity across the organisation—removing complexity, unblocking teams, and accelerating execution.
Establish frameworks and processes that scale with Flux’s rapid growth while maintaining high velocity.
Operational Excellence
Develop and maintain detailed program plans, execution frameworks, critical paths, and long-term roadmaps.
Lead cross-functional program reviews, ensuring transparency, accountability, and clarity of priorities at all levels.
Identify risks early and implement long-range mitigation strategies, ensuring resilience in delivery plans.
Provide frequent updates and executive-level reporting to leadership, enabling rapid, informed decision-making.
Proven track record of delivering highly complex, cross-functional engineering programs at scale.
10+ years of experience across hardware engineering and program management, including leadership roles within hardware, semiconductor, systems engineering, or AI-driven product environments.
Experience building and leading TPM teams in high-growth and fast-moving technology companies.
Deep understanding of engineering processes across hardware, software, and embedded systems.
Demonstrated ability to drive velocity, optimise processes, and reduce organisational friction without compromising quality.
Expert project and program management skills, with strong familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
Outstanding communication and leadership abilities, capable of influencing at all levels, including executives.
Compensation & Benefits
£185,000 – £226,000 annual salary, depending on experience, skills, and location.
Competitive stock options, you’re not just part of the journey, you will own a piece of it.
Work from our HQ in King’s Cross, right in the middle of London’s buzzing AI scene.
Live within 45 minutes of the office? Perfect. Live within 20 minutes? We’ll add an extra location bonus to your salary.
We offer visa sponsorship and full relocation support (UK and abroad), through a dedicated third-party provider who are on hand to make your move to London as seamless as possible.
Full BUPA healthcare and dental cover, medical history disregarded.
High-spec tech for everyone - M4 Macs as standard, M4 Pros for Engineers.
Sony noise-cancelling headphones and ergonomic setups to keep you comfortable and focused.
Personal company card to spend on tools that help you do your job - like ChatGPT Pro or anything else that boosts your workflow.
Healthy, chef-cooked dinners in the office every night, with something for every diet and tastebud.
Monthly off-site team socials.
25 days of paid holiday, plus all the UK bank holidays.
Access to our in-house 3D printer for personal or work projects.
Cycle2work scheme.
Need a caffeine fix? We’ve got you covered with a tab at our favourite local coffee shop.
We offer a pension plan and salary sacrifice options.
Due to U.S. export control regulations, candidates’ eligibility to work at Flux depends on their most recent citizenship or permanent residency status. We are generally unable to consider applicants whose most recent citizenship or permanent residence is in certain restricted countries (currently including Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Venezuela). Applicants who have subsequently obtained citizenship or permanent residency in another country not subject to these restrictions may still be eligible.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, will not be liable for any fees, and prohibit unauthorised use of our company name in recruitment activities.
