Technical Program Manager

Mitra Chem is a growth-stage startup developing sustainable Li-ion battery cathodes in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our high-throughput acceleration platform shortens the lab-to-production timeline by >90% through vertically integrated process optimization and cutting-edge artificial intelligence applications. Our iron-rich cathodes are industry proven drivers of EV, ESS, and consumer electronics applications, and our team of industry leaders is developing a robust supply chain and manufacturing pipeline to deliver Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) qualified cathodes to our customers.

We have set up a state-of-the-art 15,000 sq ft industrial R&D center in Mountain View, CA. Join our team and be a part of the growing battery revolution.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to orchestrate the mass commercialization of our iron-rich cathodes, working with cross-functional partners to align objectives and deliver on milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Work with customers, R&D, and manufacturing teams to develop a strategic roadmap to bring our iron-rich cathodes to electrification products
• Engage customers in joint development agreements and drive codevelopment between customer and in-house engineering teams
• Understand which performance and quality metrics matter to customers as Mitra Chem scales up, and hold internal stakeholders accountable to those metrics
• Respond to customer requests for should-cost models and value-add explanations that demonstrate to OEMs the value of Mitra Chem’s technology
• Collect commercial intelligence research to understand competitor offerings and pricing structures
• Translate process innovations into yield and cost improvement roadmap
• Work with Head of Commercial to develop a master timeline that matches product roadmaps and factory scale-up timelines with commercial agreements with core customers
• Develop project KPIs and drive project sprints to ensure consistent delivery of product milestones
• Cultivate schedule discipline with company leadership, and communication between stakeholders
• Problem-solve difficult obstacles, performing market research and presenting strategies to leadership

Experience:

• BS/MS in a technical discipline, such as Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years in a customer-facing role in the battery materials space or other similar hard-tech or specialty chemicals industry
• Technical fluency in cathode materials key performance indicators
• Proven track record of managing complex technical projects Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management
• Entrepreneurial spirit, scrappiness and ability to interact with other functions in a cross-disciplinary environment
• Fluency in Mandarin or Korean is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including company equity
• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, Tax-free spending accounts, along with life and disability insurances
• 401k matching and savings programs
• Flexible time off with company holidays
• Free daily lunch and snacks

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $140,000-$180,000.
• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus and equity plan.

Mitra Chem is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We take steps to provide our employees, applicants, and others with whom we do business with an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment (including harassment based on any of these characteristics). Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers(at)mitrachem.com.

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