Program Manager/Senior Program Manager

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic internal and external customer program supporting th e commercialization of next-generation solid-state battery materials. These roles have the opportunity to ow n end-to-end program delivery, from development through qualification and production and serves as the primary interface with a key customer and aligns cross-functional execution across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain . This role is critical to delivering customer commitments and advancing our commercialization strategy. This role may serve as the primary external-facing program lead, partnering closely with Solid Power's internal cross-functional teams and our SP Korea office to ensure flawless execution against customer commitments.

Job Duties:

• Serve as the primary program lead and single point of accountability for a key external customer program focused on Solid Power's electrolyte/powder products, owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Build and maintain a trusted, professional relationship with the external customer, leading regular program reviews, technical exchanges, and executive cadences.
• Lead a cross-functional internal team (R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, Commercial) through APQP phases, from inception through qualification and production.
• Partner closely with Solid Power's SP Korea office , as needed, to align customer expectations, technical deliverables, communication cadence, and cultural considerations.
• Drive phase-gate reviews and ensure program milestones are achieved on time, on budget, and in full.
• Translate customer requirements into clear internal program deliverables and translate internal technical progress into customer-ready updates and documentation.
• Manage external collaborators and vendor relationships critical to achieving program objectives .
• Regularly interact across functional areas and with senior leadership to ensure program objectives are met, and escalations are managed proactively.
• Review product documentation and collateral to ensure alignment between internal development and external messaging.
• Anticipate risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate clearly to both internal leadership and external customers .

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