Senior Program Manager – External Customer Program Lead

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

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.