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Ensurge · 16 hours ago

Head of Program & Product Management

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date8+ years exp
Ensurge Micropower is a pioneer in solid-state microbattery technology, enabling the next generation of intelligent, connected devices. The Head of Program & Product Management will lead program and product management across all solid-state microbattery platforms, overseeing product definition, program execution, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize outcomes.
EnergyElectronicsConsumer GoodsBatteryConsumer ElectronicsEnergy StorageWearables
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Responsibilities

Define scope & objectives: lead the creation of program goals, target markets, success metrics, and scope of product features for Phase‑Gate reviews and roadmap alignment. Align with leadership and cascade to the full team
Roles & governance: designate Leads for Program and Product Management and develop decision authorities, meeting cadences, and escalation paths for timely approvals
Phase-gate deliverables & acceptance criteria: Establish and govern Phase-Gate deliverables, explicit entry/exit criteria, readiness metrics, and review timelines from concept through production ramp
DOE planning & execution: define and govern design of experiments and validation strategies, including protocol ownership, data integrity, facilities usage, and reporting
Resource & budget commitments: lead development of staffing, equipment, budget contributions, cost share, and contingency funding for each phase
Risk management & change control: Design and operate program governance frameworks, including decision authorities, operating cadence, and escalation paths. Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, manufacturing, and commercial risks early. Own change-control processes for scope, timeline, and requirement changes with clear impact assessments
Roadmap integration & partner coordination: Lead the definition and ongoing refinement of product roadmaps aligned with company strategy, technology readiness, and market timing. Integrate internal development plans and external partner inputs into roadmap prioritization, release planning, and joint go-to-market execution
Performance metrics & reporting: Define and track program-level and company-wide KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting cadences
Exit & post‑project terms: conditions for termination, handover, ongoing support and/or maintenance, and commercialization/licensing arrangements

Qualification

Program managementTechnical product managementTeam leadershipEngineering degreeThin-film technologyMicrobattery technologyEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline(s), including materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
8-10+ years of experience in program management of highly technical products and customers
Proven experience building, leading, and mentoring high-performing teams with deep technical understanding
Expert-level proficiency in all related design and technical tools (from CAD and simulation to the Microsoft suite)
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to executive leadership, customers, and board-level stakeholders
Located in, or willing to regularly work on-site in, the San Jose area

Preferred

Advanced degrees (MS, PhD) in relevant engineering discipline(s)
Experience with thin-film, microbatteries, and/or solid-state battery technology
Direct experience leading program management for technical products from early development through industrialization and production map

Company

Ensurge

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Ensurge is Energizing Innovation™ with ultrathin, flexible, and safe energy storage solutions for wearable devices, connected sensors, and beyond.
dateFounded in 2005
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.ensurge.com

H1B Sponsorship

Ensurge has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$192.79M
Key Investors
CorningInvesco
2025-11-03Post Ipo Equity
2025-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.92M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Equity· $4.95M

Leadership Team

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Arvind Kamath
Executive Vice President, Technology Development
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