Senior Program Manager

We are leading a materials revolution. At Lyten, we’re not just developing advanced supermaterials, we’re about to change the world as we know it. Our team is at the forefront of a fundamental transformation that will impact nearly every industry, making a massive global improvement.

Our mission is to achieve gigaton-scale decarbonization impact, and we’re building a new ecosystem of decarbonization applications to make it a reality. With Lyten 3D Graphene™, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by improving energy storage, developing stronger and lighter plastics, and creating advanced sensors that can detect beyond today’s limits.

Join our team and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We need a diverse set of perspectives and expertise to take on some of the world’s toughest scientific, engineering, and commercial challenges while also having a fun and rewarding career! Are you ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and help us scale Lyten 3D Graphene™ into all of its many potential applications and be a part of this groundbreaking transformation.

We’re looking for passionate and talented individuals who want to work at Lyten and help create a brighter future for generations to come!

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the management of technical projects. Your focus will be partnering with advanced engineering activities, removing roadblocks, and coordinating with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are met. Having an ability to understand and mitigate risk and anticipate when and where resources may need to be deployed or redeployed appropriately is top priority.

We are seeking a mature leader who can be effective in a matrix management role working with scientists and engineers who may need guidance to ensure their deliverables fall within the applicable scope, budget, and timelines. Overseeing all aspects of projects comes easy for you, with project management responsibilities including the coordination and completion of projects on time within scope. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a project dashboard and reports for upper management updating on the status of projects. Expect to define goals, set deadlines, assign resources and responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects.

This position is an onsite position - no remote or hybrid schedule available. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate technical projects associated with the development of advanced graphene technology including pilot line construction and production.
• Ensure that your projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop project plans to monitor and track progress
• Ensure resource availability and allocation among Battery, Engineering and Operations
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Perform other related duties and support tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) AND 5+ years of experience in technical program/project management; participating in multidisciplinary projects where scope requires reliance on the technical experience of other team members
• OR master’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) or Business Administration AND 3+ years of experience in technical program/project management; participating in multidisciplinary projects where scope requires reliance on the technical experience of other team members

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Knowledge in battery-related science and technology is a definite plus. Prior carbon or reactor engineering experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate project status concisely and able to adopt the same language with leadership team.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Experience with stage-gate management or new production introduction process is a plus.
• A good sense of urgency on tasks, able to adapt to change and high-pace environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management software

Physical Requirements: Office work environment. Must be