Battery Cell & Pack Program Manager (Customer‑Facing)

Gotion, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead US battery development programs from concept through production. You will coordinate with engineering and commercial teams, manage schedules, risks, and cross-functional actions to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years in TPM or equivalent, strong knowledge of Li-ion systems, and experience with automotive OEM partners. Domestic and international travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in TPM/Program Management or equivalent customer-facing leadership.
• Solid understanding of Li-ion battery cell/pack development and validation processes.
• Proven experience with U.S. or global automotive OEM customers.
• Knowledge of DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP processes within automotive product development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication, including executive-level interactions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for U.S. customers on battery cell/pack development programs.
• Lead customer engagement, technical discussions, program reviews, issue resolution, and escalation management.
• Lead technical meetings/workshops with clear documentation and action tracking.
• Guide cross-functional teams through RFI/RFQ processes and technical proposals with engineering and commercial teams.
• Lead development from concept to production, coordinating with customers and internal teams.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed program schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify program risks and drive mitigation plans across technical, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across regions to meet timing, deliverables, and cost.
• Regularly report program status, risks, and decisions to engineering and executive leadership.
• Identify innovative solutions to overcome obstacles while maintaining schedule.
• Prioritize cross-functional action items balancing resources and risk.
• Support on-site customer meetings, technical workshops, and plant visits in U.S. and China.
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA, DV/PV, APQP, and PPAP activities as required by programs.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Tech PM

Customer facing

English skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Gotion Inc. in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead US battery development programs from concept through production. You will coordinate with engineering and commercial teams, manage schedules, risks, and cross-functional actions to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years in TPM or equivalent, strong knowledge of Li-ion systems, and experience with automotive OEM partners. Domestic and international travel up to 30% is expected.