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Technical Project Manager – Battery Energy Systems

Auburn Hills - Michigan - USAFull-time$101k–$142k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead battery system development projects from concept through production launch, serving as the lead integrator across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, customers, and suppliers.

Role type

Senior Technical Project Manager (Battery Energy Systems)

Builds

Battery systems (cells, modules, packs), battery management systems, thermal management, mechanical structures, high-voltage electrical systems, embedded software, and controls for electrified vehicles and energy storage.

Domain

Automotive / Electrified Vehicles / Energy Storage

Required skills

Project planning and scheduling, Cross-functional coordination, Technical project leadership, Risk and dependency management, Customer and supplier interface, Validation and certification readiness

Preferred skills

Lithium-ion battery systems expertise, Battery validation and qualification testing, APQP/DFMEA/PFMEA/PPAP processes, Customer-facing engineering

Technologies

Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, UL 1973, UL 9540/9540A, UN 38.3, IEC 62619, ISO 26262

Responsibilities

Lead battery system development projects from concept and design through validation, production launch, and post-launch support; Own the integrated project plan including scope, schedule, milestones, resources, deliverables, and project governance; Direct technical development across battery cells, modules and packs, battery management systems, thermal management, mechanical structures, high-voltage electrical systems, embedded software, and controls; Drive cross-functional decision-making, resolve technical and program issues, and ensure timely completion of critical deliverables; Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and changes; Establish mitigation and recovery plans and escalate critical issues when needed; Serve as the primary project interface for customers and key suppliers; Lead validation, certification, and product-release readiness; Drive prototype and production-launch readiness with manufacturing and quality teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC