Program Manager (Business Development)

Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better Batteries

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for all battery applications. Between its headquarters and factories in Washington State, its silane factory in Germany, and its joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Decarbonization Partners, and SK Inc, Group14 raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $300 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology and global manufacturing footprint.

WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. Our team and everyone at our company is committed to cultivating a more sustainably powered world with solutions for today, not years from now.

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 around the world.

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 German language and experience supporting customers in Germany.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

• Experience doing business with international customers.
• 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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company 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.

Base Pay Range$120,000—$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