Technical Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end execution of battery system programs spanning design, validation, industrialization, and high volume manufacturing
• Drive cross functional alignment across Battery Systems Engineering, BMS, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and Commercial teams
• Translate customer, regulatory, and business requirements into system specifications, manufacturing requirements, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop and manage integrated program roadmaps covering prototype builds, pilot lines, production line readiness, and ramp up
• Cook up interfaces between cell suppliers, internal module/pack manufacturing, and contract manufacturing partners
• Identify, assess, and mitigate battery specific technical and manufacturing risks including yield, throughput, safety, reliability, and cost
• Facilitate trade off decisions involving battery chemistry, form factor, manufacturing processes, automation level, equipment selection, and cost targets
• Ensure programs adhere to battery manufacturing standards and quality processes (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP as applicable)
• Drive alignment between product design and manufacturing feasibility (DFM/DFA)
• Track manufacturing readiness metrics including line capability, yield, scrap, cycle time, and capacity utilization
• Report technical, manufacturing, and schedule status to executive leadership
• Interface directly with customers on battery system requirements, statements of work (SOW), production timelines, and manufacturing deliverables
• Establish and enforce cross functional accountability to development, launch, and production milestones

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management within battery systems, energy storage, EV, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of battery system development from concept through production
• Demonstrated experience supporting battery or electrochemical manufacturing processes, including cell, module, or pack assembly
• Working knowledge of battery manufacturing fundamentals such as electrode handling, cell integration, module/pack assembly, thermal integration, and end of line testing
• Experience managing complex, cross functional technical and manufacturing programs
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business acumen working with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience in battery manufacturing engineering, operations, or industrialization
• Familiarity with battery production equipment, automation, and process validation
• Experience with production ramp ups, pilot lines, and manufacturing scale up
• Knowledge of battery safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., UN38.3, UL, IEC, ISO, automotive or stationary standards)
• Experience using Agile, hybrid hardware Agile, or phase gate development models
• PMP, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent program/project management certifications

Key Skills & Competencies

• Battery Program & Manufacturing Management
• Battery Systems Technical Fluency (Cell → Module → Pack)
• Manufacturing Readiness & Launch Execution
• Risk, Dependency, and Yield Management
• Executive Level Technical and Operational Communication