{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"67ef4e279b35ec1163098f27","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/67ef4e279b35ec1163098f27","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/67ef4e279b35ec1163098f27","title":"Program Manager/Senior Program Manager","description":"Position Overview:\nSolid Power is seeking a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic internal and external customer program supporting the commercialization of next-generation solid-state battery materials. These roles have the opportunity to own end-to-end program delivery, from development through qualification and production and serves as the primary interface with a key customer and aligns cross-functional execution across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. This role is critical to delivering customer commitments and advancing our commercialization strategy. This role may serve as the primary external-facing program lead, partnering closely with Solid Power's internal cross-functional teams and our SP Korea office to ensure flawless execution against customer commitments.\nJob Duties:\nServe as the primary program lead and single point of accountability for a key external customer program focused on Solid Power's electrolyte/powder products, owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.\nBuild and maintain a trusted, professional relationship with the external customer, leading regular program reviews, technical exchanges, and executive cadences.\nLead a cross-functional internal team (R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, Commercial) through APQP phases, from inception through qualification and production.\nPartner closely with Solid Power's SP Korea office, as needed, to align customer expectations, technical deliverables, communication cadence, and cultural considerations.\nDrive phase-gate reviews and ensure program milestones are achieved on time, on budget, and in full.\nTranslate customer requirements into clear internal program deliverables and translate internal technical progress into customer-ready updates and documentation.\nManage external collaborators and vendor relationships critical to achieving program objectives.\nRegularly interact across functional areas and with senior leadership to ensure program objectives are met, and escalations are managed proactively.\nReview product documentation and collateral to ensure alignment between internal development and external messaging.\nAnticipate risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate clearly to both internal leadership and external customers.\nQualifications/Requirements:\nBachelor's degree in a technical discipline (chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related) required; Master's preferred.\nMinimum of 10 years of program management experience, with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of complex, externally facing programs.\nProven experience as the primary customer-facing program manager for a strategic account or joint development partner.\nThorough knowledge of APQP and phase-gate methodology.\nPMP certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date.\nDemonstrated cross-functional team leadership and consensus building skills.\nAbility to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including C-level executives, customer counterparts, and technical staff.\nProven ability to lead and influence thinking and gain acceptance of others at all levels of an organization and in sensitive situations.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into clear, customer-ready messaging.\nExpert level of Microsoft Project and proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP.\nRapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment.\nComfortable holding colleagues accountable for their commitments.\nAble to work independently and be self-motivated with a sense of urgency and drive for results.\nAbility to travel internationally if needed.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBattery cell or battery materials (electrolyte, cathode, anode, powder) development and scale-up experience.\nAutomotive industry experience (OEM or Tier 1) with thorough APQP knowledge.\nProduct development experience with joint development partners.\nKorean language proficiency is preferred but not required.\nExperience working across U.S. and Korea time zones and cultural contexts.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.\nSalary Range: $115,000 - $160,000/year\nBenefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.\nExport Control Requirements: This position could require access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.\nCompany may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.\nThis position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.\nAll offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.\nPlease no soliciting from staffing agencies. 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These roles have the opportunity to own end-to-end program delivery, from development through qualification and production and serves as the primary interface with a key customer and aligns cross-functional execution across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. This role is critical to delivering customer commitments and advancing our commercialization strategy. This role may serve as the primary external-facing program lead, partnering closely with Solid Power's internal cross-functional teams and our SP Korea office to ensure flawless execution against customer commitments.\nJob Duties:\nServe as the primary program lead and single point of accountability for a key external customer program focused on Solid Power's electrolyte/powder products, owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.\nBuild and maintain a trusted, professional relationship with the external customer, leading regular program reviews, technical exchanges, and executive cadences.\nLead a cross-functional internal team (R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, Commercial) through APQP phases, from inception through qualification and production.\nPartner closely with Solid Power's SP Korea office, as needed, to align customer expectations, technical deliverables, communication cadence, and cultural considerations.\nDrive phase-gate reviews and ensure program milestones are achieved on time, on budget, and in full.\nTranslate customer requirements into clear internal program deliverables and translate internal technical progress into customer-ready updates and documentation.\nManage external collaborators and vendor relationships critical to achieving program objectives.\nRegularly interact across functional areas and with senior leadership to ensure program objectives are met, and escalations are managed proactively.\nReview product documentation and collateral to ensure alignment between internal development and external messaging.\nAnticipate risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate clearly to both internal leadership and external customers.\nQualifications/Requirements:\nBachelor's degree in a technical discipline (chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related) required; Master's preferred.\nMinimum of 10 years of program management experience, with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of complex, externally facing programs.\nProven experience as the primary customer-facing program manager for a strategic account or joint development partner.\nThorough knowledge of APQP and phase-gate methodology.\nPMP certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date.\nDemonstrated cross-functional team leadership and consensus building skills.\nAbility to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including C-level executives, customer counterparts, and technical staff.\nProven ability to lead and influence thinking and gain acceptance of others at all levels of an organization and in sensitive situations.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into clear, customer-ready messaging.\nExpert level of Microsoft Project and proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP.\nRapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment.\nComfortable holding colleagues accountable for their commitments.\nAble to work independently and be self-motivated with a sense of urgency and drive for results.\nAbility to travel internationally if needed.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBattery cell or battery materials (electrolyte, cathode, anode, powder) development and scale-up experience.\nAutomotive industry experience (OEM or Tier 1) with thorough APQP knowledge.\nProduct development experience with joint development partners.\nKorean language proficiency is preferred but not required.\nExperience working across U.S. and Korea time zones and cultural contexts.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.\nSalary Range: $115,000 - $160,000/year\nBenefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.\nExport Control Requirements: This position could require access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.\nCompany may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.\nThis position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.\nAll offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.\nPlease no soliciting from staffing agencies. 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