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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 .   Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related)  required ;  Master's  preferred.   Minimum of 10 years of program management experience, with demonstrated  end-to-end ownership of complex, externally facing programs.   Proven experience as the primary customer-facing program manager for a strategic account or joint development partner.   Thorough knowledge of APQP and phase-gate methodology .   PMP certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date.   Demonstrated cross-functional team leadership and consensus building skills.   Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including C-level executives, customer counterparts, and technical staff.   Proven ability to lead and influence thinking and gain acceptance of others at all levels of an organization and in sensitive situations.   Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into clear, customer-ready messaging.