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GDI · 1 month ago

Technical and Contract Project Manager

Rochester, NY

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

GDI is a global researcher and manufacturer of advanced silicon anode technology for next generation Li-ion batteries. The Technical Project & Contracts Manager will lead project management efforts for Li-ion battery cell development and government program engagement, ensuring timely delivery of projects and strategic collaborations with federal and state partners.

BatteryChemicalDeveloper PlatformElectronicsManufacturingRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with internal stakeholder teams and heads of departments to create project management plans to ensure new products and processes are delivered on time to defined requirements

Create project schedules to proactively monitor progress, resolve issues where needed, and initiate corrective actions

Oversee execution of full product development life cycles leading to NPI (New Product Introductions), according to a strategic plan directed by the senior management team

Identify and manage project risk

Prepare cost estimates

Track progress and cost against the planned schedule and budgets

Manage internal and external stakeholders

Technical project / proposal writing

Identify and track federal and state government programs relevant to advanced battery materials, manufacturing scale-up, and defense/aerospace needs

Coordinate development of proposals for government funding opportunities (DOE, DOD, ARPA-E, state economic development agencies, etc.)

Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, program managers, and strategic public-sector partners

Support compliance with government grant and contract reporting requirements and timelines

Collaborate with internal leadership to ensure government initiatives are aligned with corporate strategy and technology roadmaps

Qualification

NPI Project DeliveryGovernment Program EngagementProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject Management SoftwareTechnical Proposal WritingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem Solving