Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Technology

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Technology, you will be essential to Sila’s success in scaling our advanced manufacturing technologies to meet the skyrocketing demand for next-generation batteries to support consumer devices and electric vehicles. You work cross-functionally with Sila’s teams in Process & Equipment Development, Capital Projects, Materials Development, Battery Engineering, Product Management, Research, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality and Finance. You will ensure tight coordination and alignment while executing plans to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drive cross-functional efforts to develop and deploy Sila’s next gen manufacturing technology with a focus on material handling and automation
• Translate business requirements into plans, with clear assumptions, scope and results
• Develop detailed program plans and schedules and drive progress, prioritize key activities, and proactively lead risks
• Crisply and clearly communicate program status to partners and across teams
• Develop and refine program management tools and processes
• Drive decision-making through development gate / stage-gate processes and ensure quality of deliverables
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships and promote a supportive program team environment

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering or physical sciences
• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing or the battery industry
• Track record of successfully delivering manufacturing technology solutions
• Results oriented, self-motivated, and proactive with proven creative and critical thinking
• Adept at collaborating with both technical and business groups
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

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Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.