Technical Program Manager, Business Development (Mandarin Speaking)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & floating holidays

Disability & Life insurance

Job summary

Group14 Technologies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the Business Development organization in Seattle, WA. You will lead technical engagements with automotive OEMs and cell manufacturers, coordinating JDAs, sampling, and validation milestones from initial engagement through delivery.

You will apply your expertise in lithium-ion chemistry and silicon-anode development to translate customer needs into internal roadmaps, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure milestones are met on

Qualifications

• Mandarin proficiency required for interfacing with Asian partners.
• 4+ years in technical program management, applications engineering, or technical customer success in battery/EV sectors.
• Hands-on lithium-ion cell chemistry knowledge and silicon-anode development.
• Experience translating customer specs into internal roadmaps and deliverables.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and OEM engagements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical program interface for commercial partners and JDAs.
• Drive customer sampling programs and cell qualification cycles to meet gating requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers, BD, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to align specs with roadmaps.
• Define scopes and timelines, with risk mitigation for key milestones.
• Synthesize feedback and present progress to external and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Mandarin language proficiency

Technical program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & execution

Education

B.S./M.S. in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/C Chemistry/Electrochemical Engineering

Job description

Founded with the vision to electrify everything, Group14 is the leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Our breakthrough technology, SCC55®, is unlocking transformational performance for rechargeable batteries that power the world's most critical innovations, from electric vehicles and AI-enabled electronics to eVTOLs and grid-scale energy storage. By enabling higher-density, faster-charging batteries, we are helping accelerate the global transition to an electrified future.

Over the past year, Group14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $463 million Series D round, bringing our total equity raised to more than $1 billion, and acquired full ownership of a battery materials factory in South Korea, strengthening global supply chains and scaling production to meet surging demand. Headquartered in Washington state with manufacturing operations worldwide, Group14 is backed by world-class investors and customers, including Porsche, ATL, Microsoft, and SK Inc. As we continue to grow, we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy.

Group14 Technologies is looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Business Development organization to drive customer adoption and technical qualification of our silicon-carbon composite anode material, SCC55®. Functioning as the key technical bridge between commercial partners, including top-tier automotive OEMs, consumer electronics leaders, and global cell manufacturers, and internal engineering teams, you will oversee joint development agreements, sampling pipelines, and customer validation milestones from initial engagement through commercial program delivery.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Customer Technical Lead: Serve as the primary technical program interface for commercial partners, facilitating technical deep-dives, specifications matching, and Joint Development Agreements (JDAs).
• Qualification Management: Drive customer sampling programs and cell qualification cycles to meet customer gating requirements.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with program managers, business development managers, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing Operations to translate customer specifications into internal product roadmaps and technical deliverables.
• Risk & Timeline Execution: Establish project scopes, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure key program milestones are delivered on schedule.
• Technical Advocacy: Synthesize OEM testing feedback and battery testing data to refine application guidelines and present technical progress to external and internal executive stakeholders.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Language Requirement: Fluency in Mandarin (native or professional full-working proficiency, written and spoken) is required to interface directly with major Asian cell manufacturing partners and supply chain stakeholders.
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 4+ years of technical program management, application engineering, or technical customer success experience in the lithium-ion battery, advanced materials, or automotive/EV sectors.
• Domain Knowledge: Hands-on familiarity with lithium-ion cell chemistry, silicon-anode development, electrode formulation, and battery testing standards.
• Communication & Execution: Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder technical projects, translate complex data for commercial teams, and navigate high-stakes OEM engagements.

OTHER QUALITIES WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE

• Direct experience with silicon-carbon composite materials or advanced battery chemistry scaling.
• Prior exposure to automotive OEM cell qualification standards (e.g., APQP, PPAP) or tier-1 cell manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for partner meetings and facility visits.

Base Pay Range

$110,000—$150,000 USD

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
• Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Stock Options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn't just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: [e-mail]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.

Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.

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