Elevated Materials · 20 hours ago
Technical Program Manager
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expElevated Materials is at the forefront of lithium battery technology, revolutionizing energy storage by enabling dramatically better battery performance. They are seeking a highly driven Technical Program Manager to lead critical programs in a fast-paced startup environment focused on lithium-ion battery materials, overseeing projects from concept through commercialization and deployment.
Chemicals
Hiring Manager
Tatiana Z.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end program execution, driving projects from early concept and feasibility through implementation, release, and deployment in a dynamic startup environment
Develop and continuously adapt project plans, schedules, and resource strategies as priorities evolve
Establish and maintain detailed program schedules using practical, lightweight project management tools (dashboards, trackers, checklists, and scheduling software)
Coordinate and align cross-functional resources across engineering, R&D, operations, supply chain, and external partners to meet aggressive timelines and budget targets
Drive cost, schedule, and performance outcomes for equipment, materials, and process development programs involving internal teams, customers, and global vendors
Act as a core contributor on small, multifunctional teams, providing hands-on technical input and decision-making support to accelerate execution
Serve as a primary interface between technical teams and leadership, defining objectives, communicating progress, surfacing risks, and driving alignment
Apply engineering judgment and business process expertise to resolve technical, operational, and programmatic challenges
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks in a resource-constrained environment and develop creative, practical mitigation strategies
Help build scalable program management processes and best practices appropriate for a growing startup organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required (Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field)
5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering, or project leadership roles
Strong technical depth and broad program ownership in a highly dynamic, fast-changing environment
Comfortable interpreting unclear or evolving business and technical requirements and translating them into actionable plans
Solves complex problems with limited data and resources, taking a system-level view to identify innovative and pragmatic solutions
Operate independently with minimal structure and seek guidance only for the most complex or strategic decisions
Leads cross-functional project teams where influence and execution matter more than formal authority
Demonstrates deep or broad expertise in a relevant technical discipline such as lithium-ion battery materials, electrochemistry, advanced materials, chemical processing, or manufacturing equipment
Strong understanding of technology scale-up, pilot-to-production transitions, and early manufacturing challenges
Understands the commercial, operational, and cost drivers critical to startup success
Balances technical rigor with speed, prioritization, and resource efficiency
Recommends and implements best practices that improve product readiness, process scalability, and execution speed
Leads small, highly cross-functional teams in a flat organizational structure
Influences engineers, scientists, vendors, and leadership through clarity, credibility, and execution
Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and taking accountability for outcomes
Leads teams through complex technical and program challenges using structured thinking and creative problem-solving
Applies analytical judgment while remaining flexible and adaptive to changing conditions
Direct and visible impact on technology readiness, customer deliverables, operational milestones, and company growth
Communicates complex technical and business concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from lab-scale engineers to executives and external partners
Effectively negotiate priorities and trade-offs in a resource-constrained startup setting
Preferred
Advanced degree is a plus but not required
Prior experience in startups, scale-ups, or early commercialization environments strongly preferred
Background in equipment development, lithium-ion batteries, energy storage, advanced materials, or high-tech manufacturing is highly desirable
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits
401(k) with a generous 4.5% match and immediate vesting
Access to One Medical, Right way, Spring Health, XP Health, and SoFi
Flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, 12-weeks paid parental leave
Company cell phone, employee resource support, and more
Company
Elevated Materials
Elevated Materials is at the forefront of battery innovation, delivering ultra-thin, uniform lithium films through our advanced vapor deposition process.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase