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Group14 Technologies · 1 month ago

Program Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Group14 Technologies is a leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials, focused on transforming battery performance for various applications. The Program Manager will ensure the success of the customer qualification process and act as the primary contact for customers during the qualification and production stages, driving internal projects and fostering collaboration across departments.

BatteryChemical EngineeringElectric VehicleEnergy StorageNanotechnology

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Program ManagementAutomotive industry experienceBattery qualification programsAPQP process knowledgeCRM software experienceSAP experienceMandarin proficiencyCommunication skillsRelationship buildingCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

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

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