Technical Program Manager, Battery

About the role

Technical Program Manager, Battery at Gotion Inc. (Irvine, CA) – lead battery cell and pack development programs as the primary customer contact from concept to production, owning customer-facing battery programs at a company building a new US gigafactory. Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and maintains R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe, innovating in next‑generation EV and energy storage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for US customers throughout battery cell and/or pack development programs
• Lead customer engagement, including technical discussions, program reviews, issue resolution, and escalation management
• Lead and facilitate technical meetings and workshops; ensure clear documentation, action tracking, and alignment with internal teams and customers
• Lead cross‑functional teams throughout RFI/RFQs process and technical proposals in collaboration with engineering and commercial teams
• Lead the development of battery cell and pack programs from concept through production, coordinating closely with customers and internal cross‑functional teams
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed program schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Identify program risks across technical, schedule, cost, and quality and drive mitigation plans
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial across regions to meet program timing, deliverables and cost
• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to engineering and executive leadership
• Identify and drive innovative solutions to overcome technical and program obstacles while maintaining schedule adherence
• Prioritize and track cross‑functional action items, balancing resources, risks, and program outcomes
• Support on‑site customer meetings, technical workshops, and plant visits in the US and China
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA, DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP activities as required by customer programs
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or related discipline)
• 3+ years of experience in automotive, EV, or energy storage product development
• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or equivalent customer‑facing leadership roles
• Good understanding of Li‑ion battery cell and/or battery pack systems, including development and validation processes
• Proven experience working directly with US or global automotive OEM customers
• Solid knowledge of automotive product development and launch processes, including DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical programs involving multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and evolving requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly communicate with customers and senior leadership
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required

Benefits

• Equity/stock

Pay

Expected base pay range: $160,000 – $250,000 USD