Senior Director of Operations Strategy

Senior Director of Operations Strategy

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company's next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

The Sr. Director, Operations Strategy translates Operations-level strategy into disciplined execution. This leader owns cross-functional program delivery and operational planning across technology transfer, supply chain, logistics, and cost management—ensuring that short-term execution and long-term operating plans are tightly connected. The role partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and external partners to drive outcomes. This position is execution-oriented, with accountability for program delivery, operational readiness, and cost performance across the operations value chain.

What You'll Deliver in the First 12 Months:

• Strong Program & Portfolio Execution
• Technology Transfer Readiness
• Short- and Long-Term Cost Management
• Operations Planning & Supply Chain Alignment
• Decision-Quality Insights

What You'll Do:

• Operations Strategy & Planning
• Program & Portfolio Management (Core Focus)
• Technology Transfer
• Cost Management & Operational Efficiency
• Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations Planning
• Decision Support & Analytics
• Cross-Functional Leadership

Skills You'll Need:

• 10–15 years of experience in Operations Strategy, Program Management, or Operations Leadership
• Strong track record delivering complex, cross-functional programs end-to-end
• Experience with technology transfer, manufacturing scale-up, supply chain, or logistics
• Demonstrated cost management and operational planning expertise
• Strong financial and analytical acumen; able to translate data into decisions
• Credibility and effectiveness working with senior technical and operations leaders

Onsite: This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $220,900 to $309,200, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment.