Program Manager - Custom Battery Design & Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate
complex custom battery design and manufacturing projects. The ideal candidate has a
strong technical background in electronics or battery systems, and is equally confident in
managing schedules, budgets, customer relationships, and cross-functional teams.
As a Program Manager, you will own the execution of programs from concept through
production, ensuring delivery of high-performance battery solutions that meet customer
expectations, technical requirements, and cost targets.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
• Manage multiple programs concurrently from kickoff to production launch.
• Build and track detailed program schedules with milestones, risk assessments, and
mitigation plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, aligning requirements,
deliverables, and expectations.
• Coordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain activities
to drive execution.
Customer & Technical Interface
• Translate customer needs into actionable project requirements.
• Communicate status updates, risks, and opportunities with internal and external
stakeholders.
• Lead technical reviews, design change discussions, and program milestone
reviews.
Change & Quality Management
• Oversee BOM accuracy, revision control, and change tracking through ECN
processes.
• Support resolution of field and RMA issues, including root cause analysis and
corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards (UL, IEC, UN38.3,
etc.).
Support for Prototyping & Production
• Support prototype builds and testing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability.
• Track supplier and material readiness to ensure program milestones are met.
Strategic Impact
• Continuously improve program processes, communication tools, and execution
efficiency.
• Help shape internal best practices for customer engagement and program health
reporting.