Product Manager, Next-Gen Battery Materials

Sila; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, is seeking a Product Manager to translate market demand into tangible roadmaps for our next-generation materials. You will work across R&D and engineering to shape product direction and drive decisive development choices that advance energy density and form factor in lithium-ion batteries.

You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct market and competitive analyses, and build business cases to enable cross-functional decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field (Master's or MBA preferred).
• Must have lithium ion battery experience.
• Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in product management, technical program management, or product development within battery and/or material industry.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with a strong bias for action in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of managing technical products through the full product lifecycle from concept to commercial launch.
• Demonstrated ability to perform strategic market analysis, competitive research, and financial business models.

Responsibilities

• Create a product roadmap that supports Sila’s business objectives by defining a clear and compelling product vision with a comprehensive detailed roadmap for Sila’s next-generation battery materials.
• Identify gaps in Sila's roadmaps and align the team on plans to close gaps.
• Drive go-to-market strategy for a successful product launch for new and emerging product lines beyond our existing Titan Silicon anode material.
• Understand the competitive landscape and where Sila fits in by conducting competitive analysis, evaluating industry leading battery materials to identify Sila’s unique value proposition.
• Provide a nuanced understanding and analyses of target markets and plans to be successful in those markets.
• Prepare business cases and other analyses necessary to ease cross-functional decision making.
• Clearly presents ideas, product updates and concepts to stakeholders in meetings virtually and in-person.
• Identifies and prioritizes customer needs in the product development process

Skills

Lithium ion battery experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical, data-driven

Product lifecycle management

Excellent communication

Strategic market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field

Master's or MBA preferred

Job description

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, is seeking a Product Manager to translate market demand into tangible roadmaps for our next-generation materials. You will work across R&D and engineering to shape product direction and drive decisive development choices that advance energy density and form factor in lithium-ion batteries.

You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct market and competitive analyses, and build business cases to enable cross-functional decision making.