The PO for Battery Technology Development, leads the design, development, and validation of new battery component concepts until from ideation to scalable prototype with proven manufacturability. This role manages cross-functional engineering teams and partner relationships to ensure timely delivery of battery components that meet technical specifications and quality standards.

• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and resource plans for battery component development.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for project partners, assisting with contract setup, negotiations, communication, issue resolution.
• Steers engineering activities including target setting, requirements definition, supplier selection, design release, prototyping, and testing (DV & PV).
• Manage the bill of materials (BOM) and collaborate with design, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure part validation and sourcing.
• Lead key technical and project decisions impacting deliveries and manage change control processes.
• Identify and resolve project blockers related to technical issues, supplier performance, or organizational challenges.
• Coordinate with quality assurance teams to lead FMEA and other risk mitigation processes.
• Communicate project status and escalate critical issues to senior management.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience managing battery technology development projects in automotive or related industries.
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with battery material and process development lifecycle.
• Experience interfacing with automotive OEMs in the context of battery technology development
• Experience handling projects with startups in the context of battery technology development
• 4+ years of experience working in R&D, for a battery cell or material manufacturer
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of the battery technology landscape, both in Europe and North America

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