Technical Program Manager, Cell Materials Engineering

What You'll Do

• Partner with the Materials Engineering team to identify and evaluate active materials in the market and develop and execute comprehensive material qualification plans tailored to each active material class
• Lead cross-functional programs from active material identification through production ramp
• Closely work with the Cell Design team to integrate qualified active materials into new and existing cell architectures
• Support active material introduction into downstream electrode manufacturing processes (coating, calendering, formation)
• Track and manage program schedules, risks, and dependencies across multiple active material workstreams
• Drive collaboration with Supply Chain and Supplier Industrialization Engineers to onboard and ramp active material suppliers
• Coordinate supplier trials and pilot production runs, tracking deliverables and managing timelines for material delivery and scale-up
• Maintain program dashboards, risk registers, and status reports for leadership visibility
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to drive alignment and resolve blockers
• Communicate technical progress and program status to stakeholders at all levels

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in technical program or project management
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-starter with a bias toward action and problem-solving
• Experience in lithium-ion battery active materials—cathode, anode, or electrolyte development, characterization, or analysis
• Background in battery cell or electrode manufacturing processes

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks