Program Manager (Business Development)

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. 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 and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates Discounted rates on Pet Insurance 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays Stock Options

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000