Major Projects - Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Founded with the vision to electrify everything, Group14 is the leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Our breakthrough technology, SCC55®, is unlocking transformational performance for rechargeable batteries that power the world's most critical innovations, from electric vehicles and AI-enabled electronics to eVTOLs and grid-scale energy storage. By enabling higher-density, faster-charging batteries, we are helping accelerate the global transition to an electrified future.

Over the past year, Group14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $463 million Series D round, bringing our total equity raised to more than $1 billion, and acquired full ownership of a battery materials factory in South Korea, strengthening global supply chains and scaling production to meet surging demand. Headquartered in Washington state with manufacturing operations worldwide, Group14 is backed by world-class investors and customers, including Porsche, ATL, Microsoft, and SK Inc. As we continue to grow, we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy.

Group14's Major Projects team is tasked with taking the company's strategic development objectives and making them a reality. Comprised of individuals with varied technical, construction and project management backgrounds, the Major Projects team works with all facets of the organization to define, execute and manage scope, schedule and budget for the company's largest, most complicated and critical projects. 

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. Our team and everyone at our company is committed to cultivating a more sustainably powered world with solutions for today, not years from now. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

Project Managers are responsible for the overall success of specific capital projects within capital programs. This includes working with program managers and other project stakeholders to develop and execute project plans, manage budgets, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and meeting the goals and objectives of the company. A project manager is generally responsible for:

• Develop and execute project plans for a capital project within the context of the overall capital program, including defining project scope, schedule and budget
• Allocation and managing company resources.
• Manage project budgets and track expenses to ensure that projects stay within budget.
• Use common project management tools such as Earned Value Management to forecast, identify and address project risks and opportunities as well as manage change over the project's lifecycle.
• Coordinate with the Program Manager and other stakeholders, including internal and external teams to keep everyone informed of project progress and to resolve any issues that arise.
• Oversee general execution of specific projects within the capital program.
• Identify and mitigate risks and opportunities to ensure project success.
• Manage project changes and ensure that all changes are documented and approved by all relevant parties.
• Work with the Program Manager to Report on project progress to management and relevant project stakeholders.

 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• At least 7 years of experience with 3+ years in program or project management, with a focus on capital projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance.
• Willingness to travel to project locations both within and outside of the US.

OTHER QUALITIES WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience with capital projects in the battery materials or other chemical process industries.
• Experience with project scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.)
• Experience with Project Management Information Systems (PMISs, e.g., Kahua, PM Web, etc.)

Base Pay Range

$115,000—$155,000 USD

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
• Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Stock Options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn't just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: View email address on us.fitly.work. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.

Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.

NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS

Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.

Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with. Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.