Technical Program Manager - Onsite

Lithion Battery Inc.; Crystal Bay (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithion Battery Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex battery systems programs from concept through production ramp and delivery.

You will align engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver safe, scalable, and cost-effective battery solutions. Responsibilities include end-to-end program execution, cross-functional coordination, and risk management to meet milestones and customer requirements, with direct interface to customers on SOWs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in technical program management within battery systems or manufacturing.
• Experience translating requirements into system specifications and roadmaps.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of battery system programs from concept to ramp.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, manufacturing, QA, and suppliers.
• Develop integrated program roadmaps covering prototypes, pilots, and production readiness.
• Mitigate battery-specific technical and manufacturing risks including cost and safety.
• Report status to executive leadership and ensure milestone accountability.

Skills

Battery program management

Manufacturing management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Battery Systems & Manufacturing leads complex, cross-functional battery development and manufacturing programs from concept through production ramp and customer delivery. This role serves as the programmatic and technical integrator across battery engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver safe, scalable, and cost-effective battery systems aligned with business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of battery system programs spanning design, validation, industrialization, and high-volume manufacturing
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Battery Systems Engineering, BMS, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and Commercial teams
• Translate customer, regulatory, and business requirements into system specifications, manufacturing requirements, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop and manage integrated program roadmaps covering prototype builds, pilot lines, production line readiness, and ramp-up
• Coordinate interfaces between cell suppliers, internal module/pack manufacturing, and contract manufacturing partners
• Identify, assess, and mitigate battery-specific technical and manufacturing risks, including yield, throughput, safety, reliability, and cost
• Facilitate trade-off decisions involving battery chemistry, form factor, manufacturing processes, automation level, equipment selection, and cost targets
• Ensure programs adhere to battery manufacturing standards and quality processes (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP as applicable)
• Drive alignment between product design and manufacturing feasibility (DFM/DFA)
• Track manufacturing readiness metrics including line capability, yield, scrap, cycle time, and capacity utilization
• Report technical, manufacturing, and schedule status to executive leadership
• Interface directly with customers on battery system requirements, statements of work (SOW), production timelines, and manufacturing deliverables
• Establish and enforce cross-functional accountability to development, launch, and production milestones

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management within battery systems, energy storage, EV, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of battery system development from concept through production
• Demonstrated experience supporting battery or electrochemical manufacturing processes, including cell, module, or pack assembly
• Working knowledge of battery manufacturing fundamentals such as electrode handling, cell integration, module/pack assembly, thermal integration, and end-of-line testing
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical and manufacturing programs
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business acumen working with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in battery manufacturing engineering, operations, or industrialization
• Familiarity with battery production equipment, automation, and process validation
• Experience with production ramp-ups, pilot lines, and manufacturing scale-up
• Knowledge of battery safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., UN38.3, UL, IEC, ISO, automotive or stationary standards)
• Experience using Agile, hybrid hardware Agile, or phase gate development models
• PMP, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent program/project management certifications

Key Skills & Competencies

• Battery Program & Manufacturing Management
• Battery Systems Technical Fluency (Cell - Module - Pack)
• Manufacturing Readiness & Launch Execution
• Risk, Dependency, and Yield Management
• Executive-Level Technical and Operational Communication