Battery Lifecycle & Recycling Program Lead

General Motors; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an EV Battery Lifecycle Engineer to lead the development and execution of battery recycling strategies across GM facilities and supplier networks. The role requires independent management of complex, multi-phase projects with cross-functional teams to meet sustainability and profitability goals.

You will collaborate with external recyclers and logistics providers to define requirements, evaluate capabilities, and drive high-quality execution, while aligning with

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven cross-functional program management experience.
• Ability to work independently with external suppliers and regulators.
• Experience with waste, recycling, or hazardous materials regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end projects supporting GM’s EV battery recycling strategies.
• Plan multi-phase projects across functions, managing scope, schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, recyclers, and logistics providers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and draft requirements for RFQs.
• Support business cases by analyzing data and market conditions.
• Partner with Communications to craft internal/external materials.
• Develop sustainability plans for pack/module/cell and recyclability.
• Represent GM at external forums and conferences.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Supplier management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Environmental Science or related field

Job description

General Motors is seeking an EV Battery Lifecycle Engineer to lead the development and execution of battery recycling strategies across GM facilities and supplier networks. The role requires independent management of complex, multi-phase projects with cross-functional teams to meet sustainability and profitability goals.

You will collaborate with external recyclers and logistics providers to define requirements, evaluate capabilities, and drive high-quality execution, while aligning with