Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Seattle and Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Resonac, and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.

WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.

Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner. Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.

The Program Manager ensures the success of the customer qualification process using Group14’s product(s). This person will be the primary point of contact for Group14 customers in the qualification and production stages, and is accountable to ensure Customers, Business Development, R&D, Operations, and Quality deliver program milestones on time and on budget. This includes driving internal projects with Quality, Operations, Marketing, Product, and Finance. This role will support Group14’s efforts to supply our products to the largest battery makers, EV OEMs, and consumer electronics companies in the Asia-Pacific market.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

-Manage battery qualification programs for automotive and consumer electronics customers.

-Support customers through Qualification, Start of Production, and Post-Production.

-Act as the primary point of contact for supporting automotive and consumer electronics battery customers for assigned battery qualification programs.

-Partner with Operations and Quality to identify and execute on opportunities to improve part quality and manufacturing efficiency.

-Provide concise and effective communications to key internal and external stakeholders on deliverables, program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.

-Develop effective relationships with Customers across various functional departments (Ex: Technical and Commercial).

-Support APQP process for new programs and/or program changes.

-Coordinate onsite customer visits.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

-Experience supporting customers within the automotive and battery space.

-B.S., M.S./MBA degree in Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent job experience.

-Experience in either aerospace or automotive industries (OEM, Tier 1 or Tier 2).

-7 years of relevant industry experience with at least 3 years in Program Management.

-Proven track record in managing complex and cross-functional projects.

-Intermediate to fluent written and verbal proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, experience supporting customers in China.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

-Prior experience doing business with companies in China.

-Understanding of the Automotive qualification cycle and APQP process.

-CRM and sales software experience.

-Experience with SAP (or comparable ERP system).

-Prior experience in a startup environment.

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:

-Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance

-Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)

-Paid time off

-401(k) with company match

-Stock options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.

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

The base pay range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000. All positions come with a company bonus and stock options. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.

NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS

Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.

Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with. Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.