North America EV Battery Program Manager

Gotion Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion High-Tech seeks a Senior Project Manager for its North American base to coordinate battery capacity construction, production line commissioning, and mass production delivery for key clients. You will manage cross-functional teams across R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include leading full lifecycle projects, risk management, and on-site support during ramp-up, with a focus on IATF16949 and CSR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Vehicle/Mechanical/Electrochemistry/Electrical Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in new energy vehicle components or power battery industries.
• Experience interfacing with North American OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers; mass production delivery experience with NA EV startups or automakers preferred.
• Overseas assignments, factory setup, or cross-border project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project management for key North American client projects, including nomination, product development, PV/DV, PPAP, and SOP, with Master Schedule oversight.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the U.S. site and domestic HQ across R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to align resources and resolve issues.
• Act as the main client contact for NA projects, attending reviews, reporting progress/risks, and maintaining client relationships.
• Identify and mitigate technical, supply chain, and compliance risks; manage ECN/ECO and assess impact on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Provide on-site support for production line layout, equipment installation, commissioning, and ramp-up, ensuring IATF16949 and CSR compliance.

Skills

Fluent English

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree+

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gotion High-Tech seeks a Senior Project Manager for its North American base to coordinate battery capacity construction, production line commissioning, and mass production delivery for key clients. You will manage cross-functional teams across R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include leading full lifecycle projects, risk management, and on-site support during ramp-up, with a focus on IATF16949 and CSR compliance.