Technical Program Manager

OverviewThe Technical Program Manager (TPM) – Battery Systems & Manufacturing leads complex, cross functional battery development and manufacturing programs from concept through production ramp and customer delivery. This role serves as the programmatic and technical integrator across battery engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver safe, scalable, and cost effective battery systems aligned with business and customer requirements.________________________________________Key ResponsibilitiesLead end to end execution of battery system programs spanning design, validation, industrialization, and high volume manufacturingDrive cross functional alignment across Battery Systems Engineering, BMS, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and Commercial teamsTranslate customer, regulatory, and business requirements into system specifications, manufacturing requirements, milestones, and deliverablesDevelop and manage integrated program roadmaps covering prototype builds, pilot lines, production line readiness, and ramp upCoordinate interfaces between cell suppliers, internal module/pack manufacturing, and contract manufacturing partnersIdentify, assess, and mitigate battery specific technical and manufacturing risks including yield, throughput, safety, reliability, and costFacilitate trade off decisions involving battery chemistry, form factor, manufacturing processes, automation level, equipment selection, and cost targetsEnsure programs adhere to battery manufacturing standards and quality processes (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP as applicable)Drive alignment between product design and manufacturing feasibility (DFM/DFA)Track manufacturing readiness metrics including line capability, yield, scrap, cycle time, and capacity utilizationReport technical, manufacturing, and schedule status to executive leadershipInterface directly with customers on battery system requirements, statements of work (SOW), production timelines, and manufacturing deliverablesEstablish and enforce cross functional accountability to development, launch, and production milestones________________________________________Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent practical experience5+ years of experience in technical program or project management within battery systems, energy storage, EV, or advanced manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of battery system development from concept through productionDemonstrated experience supporting battery or electrochemical manufacturing processes, including cell, module, or pack assemblyWorking knowledge of battery manufacturing fundamentals such as electrode handling, cell integration, module/pack assembly, thermal integration, and end of line testingExperience managing complex, cross functional technical and manufacturing programsExcellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skillsStrong business acumen working with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers________________________________________Preferred QualificationsHands on experience in battery manufacturing engineering, operations, or industrializationFamiliarity with battery production equipment, automation, and process validationExperience with production ramp ups, pilot lines, and manufacturing scale upKnowledge of battery safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., UN38.3, UL, IEC, ISO, automotive or stationary standards)Experience using Agile, hybrid hardware Agile, or phase gate development modelsPMP, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent program/project management certifications________________________________________Key Skills & CompetenciesBattery Program & Manufacturing ManagementBattery Systems Technical Fluency (Cell → Module → Pack)Manufacturing Readiness & Launch ExecutionRisk, Dependency, and Yield ManagementExecutive Level Technical and Operational Communication