Staff Program Manager, Products & Solutions

Job Description About Us We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller, more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world? Who You Are As a Staff Program Manager on the Program Management, Products team, you will be essential to Sila's success in driving adoption of next-generation battery materials for consumer devices. You will work with a multi-functional set of Sila's teams in Product Management, Research, Engineering, and Operations, taking ownership of cross-functional business and technical programs that enable the sales pipeline, including coordination with customer account managers, product managers, and the executive team. You are someone who can clearly translate business objectives into critical milestones and plans, driving decision-making and communicating scope, assumptions, and results across all stakeholders. You will also refine program management tools and processes, with a focus on purpose and value, while cultivating strong, collaborative relationships and promoting an encouraging program team environment. Responsibilities and Duties Translate business objectives into critical milestones and plans. Create and drive plans for Sila's next-generation products aligned with overall business strategy and company milestones. Own cross-functional business and technical programs that enable the sales pipeline, coordinating with customer account managers, product managers, and the executive team. Communicate program status clearly and crisply across executives, partners, and teams. Drive decision-making and communicate scope, assumptions, and results effectively. Understand key interdependencies and cascading risks, proactively communicate plans, and swiftly implement mitigations. Knowledge and Skill Requirements Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or physical sciences. Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the battery industry. Minimum of 5+ years as a program manager for hardware development. Ability to consolidate and communicate data and trade-offs clearly to varied audiences. Experience in aligning collaborator needs and expectations, gaining support, and closing gaps to drive alignment. Excellent leadership, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and high attention to detail. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc., in a fixed location. Stationary for extended periods. The starting base pay for this role is between $151,000 and $191,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on factors such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is part of Sila's comprehensive Total Rewards package, which may include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. #LI-Onsite Working at Sila We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our talents. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas can come from anyone. We proudly consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr