Technical Project Manager - Battery Energy Systems

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries.
Job Purpose

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the battery system development projects from concept through production launch. This role serves as the lead integrator across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, customers, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance battery systems.
Key Responsibilities

Lead battery system development projects from concept and design through validation, production launch, and post-launch support.
Own the integrated project plan, including scope, schedule, milestones, resources, deliverables, and project governance.
Serve as the lead integrator across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, customers, and suppliers to drive alignment and execution.
Direct technical development across battery cells, modules and packs, battery management systems, thermal management, mechanical structures, high-voltage electrical systems, embedded software, and controls.
Drive cross-functional decision-making, resolve technical and program issues, and ensure timely completion of critical deliverables.
Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and changes; establish mitigation and recovery plans and escalat...o critical issues when needed.
Serve as the primary project interface for customers and key suppliers, ensuring requirements, commitments, technical decisions, and deliverables are clearly communicated and achieved.
Lead validation, certification, and product-release readiness, ensuring battery systems meet customer, regulatory, safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Drive prototype and production-launch readiness with manufacturing and quality teams, including issue resolution, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in engineering or technical product development, including at least 2 years leading cross-functional projects or major technical workstreams.
Experience with battery systems, electrified vehicles, energy storage, or related technologies.
Strong project planning, scheduling, organization, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and related project management tools.
Ability to travel internationally as required.
Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience with lithium-ion battery systems, BMS, or battery pack development.
Knowledge of battery validation, qualification testing, and applicable standards, including UL 1973, UL 9540/9540A, UN 38.3, IEC 62619, and ISO 26262.
Experience in customer-facing engineering or technical project management.
Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, and change management processes.
Job Details

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit
Skills: Change Management, Engineering Design, Engineering Standards and Compliance, Project Schedule Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Salary Range: $100,800 - $141,750

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