We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
Our next-gen anode material is the first significant chemistry improvement to lithium-ion batteries to reach the market in 30 years. Our silicon anode material is a simple drop-in replacement to graphite and significantly boosts the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without compromising performance.
Today, Sila science powers innovative consumer electronics. Tomorrow, it will fuel our EV future and the electrification of everything.
We work directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL.
Sila Nano works directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production.
Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes.
WHO YOU ARE
As a Technical Program Manager, you will be essential to Sila’s success in developing next-generation battery materials and advanced manufacturing technologies for consumer devices and electric vehicles. You work cross-functionally with Materials Development, Process Development, Equipment Development, Battery Engineering, Product Management, Research, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality and Finance. You will ensure tight coordination and alignment while executing plans to meet project results.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Plan and lead program details to meet deadlines
- Translate business requirements into plans, with clear assumptions, scope and results
- Drive progress, prioritize key activities, and proactively lead risks
- Crisply and clearly communicate program status to partners and across teams
- Streamline and optimize reporting mechanisms and processes
- Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships and promote a supportive program team environment
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering or physical sciences
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the battery industry
- Track record of successfully delivering hardware products through the product life cycle
- Results oriented, self-motivated, and proactive with proven creative and critical thinking
- Adept at collaborating with both technical and business groups
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail