Technical Program Manager, Business Development (Mandarin Speaking)

About the role

Group14 Technologies, a leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join the Business Development organization. The TPM will drive customer adoption and technical qualification of the silicon‑carbon composite anode material SCC55®, acting as the primary technical bridge between commercial partners—including top‑tier automotive OEMs, consumer electronics leaders, and global cell manufacturers—and internal engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical program interface for commercial partners, facilitating technical deep‑dives, specifications matching, and Joint Development Agreements (JDAs).
• Drive customer sampling programs and cell qualification cycles to meet customer gating requirements.
• Partner closely with program managers, business development managers, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing Operations to translate customer specifications into internal product roadmaps and technical deliverables.
• Establish project scopes, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure key program milestones are delivered on schedule.
• Synthesize OEM testing feedback and battery testing data to refine application guidelines and present technical progress to external and internal executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Fluency in Mandarin (native or professional full‑working proficiency, written and spoken) to interface directly with major Asian cell manufacturing partners and supply chain stakeholders.
• B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of technical program management, application engineering, or technical customer success experience in the lithium‑ion battery, advanced materials, or automotive/EV sectors.
• Hands‑on familiarity with lithium‑ion cell chemistry, silicon‑anode development, electrode formulation, and battery testing standards.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑stakeholder technical projects, translate complex data for commercial teams, and navigate high‑stakes OEM engagements.

Preferred qualifications

• Direct experience with silicon‑carbon composite materials or advanced battery chemistry scaling.
• Prior exposure to automotive OEM cell qualification standards (e.g., APQP, PPAP) or tier‑1 cell manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for partner meetings and facility visits.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $110,000 — $150,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (100% paid for employees; 80% for dependents) with HSA‑eligible medical plan option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance (100% employer paid).
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D insurance, as well as Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance for you and dependents at affordable rates.
• Discounted rates on Pet Insurance.
• 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options and company match.
• Paid Time Off and floating holidays.
• Stock options.