Program Manager/Senior Program Manager

Solid Power, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Solid Power, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic external customer program for next‑gen solid‑state battery materials, owning end‑to‑end delivery from development through production and aligning R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

You will serve as primary interface with the customer, drive APQP phase‑gate reviews, manage risks, and coordinate cross‑functional teams and external partners to meet milestones and quality targets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management experience with end-to-end ownership of externally facing programs.
• Experience as the primary customer-facing program manager for a strategic account or joint development partner.
• Thorough knowledge of APQP and phase-gate methodology.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to communicate at all levels, including executives.
• Ability to travel internationally if needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary program lead for a key external customer program, owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with the customer and lead regular program reviews.
• Lead a cross-functional team through APQP phases from inception to production.
• Coordinate with Solid Power’s Korea office to align expectations and deliverables.
• Drive phase-gate reviews and ensure milestones are met on time and on budget.
• Translate customer requirements into internal deliverables and progress into customer-ready updates.
• Manage external collaborators and vendor relationships critical to program objectives.
• Escalate and resolve issues with senior leadership as needed.
• Review product documentation to align internal development with external messaging.

Skills

Program leadership

APQP knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

PMP certification

Microsoft Project

SAP

Travel readiness

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Position Overview

Solid Power is seeking a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic internal and external customer program supporting the commercialization of next‑generation solid‑state battery materials. The role involves owning end‑to‑end program delivery from development through qualification and production, serving as the primary interface with a key customer, and aligning cross‑functional execution across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain. This position may serve as the primary external‑facing program lead, partnering closely with Solid Power’s internal teams and our SP Korea office to ensure flawless execution against customer commitments.

Job Duties

• Serve as the primary program lead and single point of accountability for a key external customer program focused on Solid Power’s electrolyte/powder products, owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Build and maintain a trusted, professional relationship with the external customer, leading regular program reviews, technical exchanges, and executive cadences.
• Lead a cross‑functional internal team (R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, Commercial) through APQP phases, from inception through qualification and production.
• Partner closely with Solid Power’s SP Korea office to align customer expectations, technical deliverables, communication cadence, and cultural considerations.
• Drive phase‑gate reviews and ensure program milestones are achieved on time, on budget, and in full.
• Translate customer requirements into clear internal program deliverables and translate internal technical progress into customer‑ready updates and documentation.
• Manage external collaborators and vendor relationships critical to achieving program objectives.
• Regularly interact across functional areas and with senior leadership to ensure program objectives are met, and escalations are managed proactively.
• Review product documentation and collateral to ensure alignment between internal development and external messaging.
• Anticipate risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate clearly to both internal leadership and external customers.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related) required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of program management experience, with demonstrated end‑to‑end ownership of complex, externally facing programs.
• Proven experience as the primary customer‑facing program manager for a strategic account or joint development partner.
• Thorough knowledge of APQP and phase‑gate methodology.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date.
• Demonstrated cross‑functional team leadership and consensus building skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including C‑level executives, customer counterparts, and technical staff.
• Proven ability to lead and influence thinking and gain acceptance of others at all levels of an organization and in sensitive situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical content into clear, customer‑ready messaging.
• Expert level of Microsoft Project and proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP.
• Rapid learner who thrives in a fast‑paced start‑up environment.
• Comfortable holding colleagues accountable for their commitments.
• Able to work independently and be self‑motivated with a sense of urgency and drive for results.
• Ability to travel internationally if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Battery cell or battery materials (electrolyte, cathode, anode, powder) development and scale‑up experience.
• Automotive industry experience (OEM or Tier 1) with thorough APQP knowledge.
• Product development experience with joint development partners.
• Korean language proficiency is preferred but not required.
• Experience working across U.S. and Korea time zones and cultural contexts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Salary Range

$115,000 - $160,000/year

Benefits

Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer‑paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401(k) with company match, 8 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans.

Export Control Requirements

This position could require access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to company facilities and information systems as deemed appropriate to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Background Check

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.