China Market Program Manager - Battery Materials

Group14 Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance (AD&D)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays

Stock Options

Job summary

Group14 Technologies is seeking a strategic Program Manager focused on the China market to lead qualification programs and ensure flawless execution across R&D, operations and finance. You will bridge demanding Chinese accounts with Group14’s global teams, driving milestones from sampling gates through scale-up.

The role requires 5+ years in PM/technical account management, strong Mandarin and English, and willingness to travel ~20-30% to support global customers and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Mandarin & English proficiency required for daily program alignment with Chinese partners.
• 5+ years in customer communication, technical or project/program management, with 3+ years in PM/Technical Account Management.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~20-30%).

Responsibilities

• End-to-end qualification program management for Chinese manufacturers and OEMs.
• Act as primary technical/operational interface for Chinese accounts.
• Align technical specifications, testing protocols, delivery timelines, and milestones.
• Assess bottlenecks, quality deviations, and program delays with clear risk mitigation.
• Mobilize cross-functional teams to meet APQP/PPAP requirements.
• Plan and host onsite audits and executive visits in China and at global facilities.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Account Management

Project Management

Customer Communication

Mandarin & English Fluency

Engineering Background

Global Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials/Chemistry/Business

Tools

Asana

SAP

Job description

Group14 Technologies is seeking a strategic Program Manager focused on the China market to lead qualification programs and ensure flawless execution across R&D, operations and finance. You will bridge demanding Chinese accounts with Group14’s global teams, driving milestones from sampling gates through scale-up.

The role requires 5+ years in PM/technical account management, strong Mandarin and English, and willingness to travel ~20-30% to support global customers and audits.