Technical Program Manager, Battery
Core
Lead battery cell and pack development programs from concept through production, serving as the primary point of contact for US customers and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Battery Systems)
Builds
Next-generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems)
Domain
Automotive / EV / Energy Storage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Li-ion battery cell and pack systems knowledge, automotive product development processes (DV/PV, APQP, PPAP), cross-functional team leadership, program risk management, stakeholder communication, technical proposal development
Preferred skills
Experience with global automotive OEM customers, international travel, DFMEA/PFMEA expertise
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for US customers throughout battery cell and/or pack development programs, Lead customer engagement including technical discussions and issue resolution, Lead and facilitate technical meetings and workshops, Lead cross functional teams throughout RFI/RFQs process and technical proposals, Lead the development of battery cell and pack programs from concept through production, 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, Regularly communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to engineering and executive leadership, Identify and drive innovative solutions to overcome technical and program obstacles, Prioritize and track cross-functional action items, 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
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing leadership