TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

almost 2 years ago
Full time role
San Jose, CA, US... more
San Jose, CA, US... more

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Manufacturer of lithium batteries designed to accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The company engages in the manufacturing of electric ...

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Job Description

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

We’re looking for a dedicated Technical Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you will join a team helping QuantumScape be responsible for construction of engineering and prototype production lines, develop and install manufacturing production equipment, and develop processes to produce our ceramic films and assemble cells. Our ambitions are to produce cells at volumes relevant to the EV industry, so our pilot lines need to demonstrate not only our cell technology, but our ability to cost effectively scale production to GWh levels. This is a complex endeavor requiring close coordination of multiple internal teams and outside vendors including Construction, Facilities, EH&S, Machine Design, Process Development, New Product Introduction, Technology Systems, and Finance teams.
Responsibilities:
A Technical Program Manager, Construction will be part of a team within QuantumScape that addresses the following tasks:
Responsible for all construction and coordinates facility construction, utility construction, and tool installation for engineering and pilot cell production lines.
Creates, maintains, and controls construction master schedule by integrating subcontractor schedules, equipment engineering schedules, process engineering schedules, facilities schedules, etc. Experience in Primavera P6 scheduling software is a huge plus.
Ability to carry out the coordinated organization, direction and implementation of a collection of projects and transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic importance to the business.
Provide support to implement the strategy of continuous improvements key customer and financial metrics by handling key programs and projects, communicating progress, calling out barriers, and clear and timely communication to team members.
Complete work with little to no guidance and direction, where typical assignments have a high to difficult level of complexity which involves unstructured and ambiguous situations.
Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position, as is the ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, handle conflict, proactively resolve issues, and complete assignments on time.
Mentor junior project engineers, project managers, and program managers on standard methodologies and lessons learned.
Managing and controlling project budget, tracking actual cost vs budgeted cost, forecasting anticipated costs, creating daily or weekly cost reports, etc. plus integrates project financials into QuantumScape SAP financial system.
Managing and controlling of all project documentation including design, specifications, creating Request for Proposal (RFP’s), issue construction and vendor contracts, monitor and control construction progress, issue corrective actions if delays are experienced, etc.
Create and issue subcontractor bid packages, request for proposal (RFP), perform contractor bid analysis, assist in contractor negotiations, contractor selection, issue contracts, create contract addendum's, issue change orders, etc.
Controlling and managing project documentation including, request for information (RFI), drawing/design packages, design change narratives (DCN), etc.
Creating and maintaining project schedule of the entire scope of project(s) including all related multi-functional departments. Tracking critical path of project including recovery schedules and areas of schedule improvement.
Leading and directing project meetings applying all necessary related project documentation such as the following: schedule, budget, meeting minutes, installation procedures, etc.
Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques including Earned Value Management (EVM).
Analyzing potential risks and performing risk management procedures to minimize project risks and exploit project opportunities.
Creating daily or weekly project reports including major highlights, schedule updates, current project status, critical path, issues or conflicts, lessons learned, and next action plans for working groups and executive staffDevelop and evolve project management systems and project documentation plus provide feedback on process improvement opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Communication/Collaboration:
Ability to flex working/communication style, and adapt by leader/team, to enhance collaboration.
Coordinate and facilitate alignment meetings by ensuring meetings are conducted on a defined cadence and with a set agenda, collaborate with leaders to build presentations, setup and facilitate meetings, and publish actions and ensure timely closure.
Proactively seek ideas from others at all levels of the organization and provide thoughtful feedback on complex tasks, concepts, and theories to enable key strategic objectives.
Provide a high level of service with strong customer focus and establish effective relationships with supported teams and peers.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements and timelines.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in construction management, business management, engineering disciple, or other related fields.
7 – 10 years of construction-related experience.
1+ year of experience as a program manager in hardware development, manufacturing, or process improvement projects.
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent or Agile Program Management experience is a plus.
Experience and exposure to Manufacturing equipment used in the Semi-conductor, ceramic, or battery manufacturing industries with at least 1 year of high-volume manufacturing experience.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software or equivalent with 2+ years’ experience conducting critical path analyses and scheduling program tasks with a variety of dependencies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills when dealing with individuals across the organization and with external customers or vendors.
Experience working with an international community, especially with overseas customers, suppliers, and researchers who are non-native English speakers.
Ability to lead multiple, fluid priorities and proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment.
Able to communicate effectively with management and co-workers to promote strong working. relationships and create an environment focused on collaboration.
Understands and demonstrates comprehension of drawings and blueprints.
Must have the ability to learn quickly, work autonomously, and address any issues that arise day or night.Demonstrated ability to solve sophisticated technical problems with limited information.
Organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and handle complex facilities.
Demonstrated ability to solve sophisticated technical problems with limited information.




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