Job Description

 Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager (SPM) is responsible to lead customer-specific battery pack development programs from requirements definition through launch, including customer interface responsibilities for engineering statement of work definition, requirements capture and sign-off, change control management, developing and maintaining timing plans, driving open issues to closure, change control management, metrics management, launch support, and customer program meeting support. The SPM is also responsible for internal project management to ensure all design, development, supplier, build, and test milestones are met on time with high quality by performing the following duties.

• Lead multi-functional core teams from concept through commercialization for the execution of New Product Design (NPD) engineering projects.
• Develop, communicate, and lead the execution of project management plans, scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Schedule and conduct team meetings and design reviews; manage work plans and communicate tasks and expectations to project team members; capture and drive closure of actions and open issues.
• Develop, reconcile, and maintain project budgets and monthly spending forecasts, identify discrepancies, and lead replanning activity as needed.
• Drive towards rapid identification and resolution of engineering-related performance, project and product cost, project risk, timing, manufacturing, and supply chain-related issues.
• Document and track compliance to requirements along with developing and leading technology solutions to address identified gaps.
• Identify and help to resolve resource allocation issues and priorities to ensure the program is staffed appropriately, completed on time, and within budget constraints.
• Support development and management of engineering project budget and goals; ensure that product cost targets are met.
• Plans and executes the launch process, managing deliverables, risks, and decisions using a Phase Delivery process.
• Participate and contribute to program management process and quality management system.
• Utilize, develop, and improve NPD project methods, process, and toolkits, and acts as an ambassador of the project management process and governance within the organization.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing technical product development projects.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with Hardware, Software, and Firmware program elements preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or demonstrated competency in managing complex projects.
• Experience and knowledge in energy storage project/product development is highly desired.
• Ability for domestic and international travel as required up to 20% annually.

Key Competencies:

• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delegates Effectively: Assigns work to others in order to maximize time for strategic thinking and actions. Provides clear guidelines, monitors, redirects, and sets limits as needed. Provides challenging assignments, shares authority, and provides resources and support.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Delivers Results: Achievement oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions, and in industrial/lab environments.
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• Video conference calls/meetings with domestic and international employees, vendors, and manufacturing partners during or outside of normal business hours.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of domestic and international sites to perform assignments.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to successfully complete position specific pre-placement requirements. 

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive benefit plan options at no cost, competitive salary, and equity eligibility to all associates. ABS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

At American Battery Solutions (ABS) we are developing the next generation of battery energy storage systems that will power the vehicles of today and tomorrow!  Our team works with the latest technologies and battery chemistries engineering, testing, and manufacturing batteries to power the world’s electric propulsion transition. At ABS you may get a chance to work on a project for an autonomous warehouse robot or an autonomous lawnmower, or you may work on a battery for a fleet of delivery vehicles or a transit bus, or even an EV start-up or a massive grid energy storage system. Our team is led by some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, but we pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next-generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion, MI 

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!

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