Technical Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

XL Pro Staffing and Consulting is NOW HIRING in Las Vegas for a Technical Program Manager!

Location: Las Vegas, NV 89015
Schedule: Full Time

Job Summary:
The Technical Program Manager (TPM) – Battery Systems & Manufacturing leads complex, cross-functional battery development and manufacturing programs from concept through production ramp and customer delivery.This role serves as the programmatic and technical integrator across battery engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver safe, scalable, and cost-effective battery systems aligned with business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end execution of battery system programs spanning design, validation, industrialization, and high-volume manufacturing
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Battery Systems Engineering, BMS, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and Commercial teams
• Translate customer, regulatory, and business requirements into system specifications, manufacturing requirements, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop and manage integrated program roadmaps covering prototype builds, pilot lines, production line readiness, and ramp-up
• Coordinate interfaces between cell suppliers, internal module/pack manufacturing, and contract manufacturing partners
• Identify, assess, and mitigate battery-specific technical and manufacturing risks, including yield, throughput, safety, reliability, and cost
• Facilitate trade-off decisions involving battery chemistry, form factor, manufacturing processes, automation level, equipment selection, and cost targets
• Ensure programs adhere to battery manufacturing standards and quality processes, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP as applicable
• Drive alignment between product design and manufacturing feasibility (DFM/DFA)
• Track manufacturing readiness metrics, including line capability, yield, scrap, cycle time, and capacity utilization
• Report technical, manufacturing, and schedule status to executive leadership
• Interface directly with customers on battery system requirements, statements of work (SOW), production timelines, and manufacturing deliverables
• Establish and enforce cross-functional accountability to development, launch, and production milestones

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management within battery systems, energy storage, EV, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of battery system development from concept through production
• Demonstrated experience supporting battery or electrochemical manufacturing processes, including cell, module, or pack assembly
• Working knowledge of battery manufacturing fundamentals such as electrode handling, cell integration, module/pack assembly, thermal integration, and end-of-line testing
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical and manufacturing programs
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business acumen working with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in battery manufacturing engineering, operations, or industrialization
• Familiarity with battery production equipment, automation, and process validation
• Experience with production ramp-ups, pilot lines, and manufacturing scale-up
• Knowledge of battery safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including UN38.3, UL, IEC, ISO, automotive, or stationary standards
• Experience using Agile, hybrid hardware Agile, or phase-gate development models
• PMP, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent program/project management certifications

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Battery Program & Manufacturing Management
• Battery Systems Technical Fluency (Cell → Module → Pack)
• Manufacturing Readiness & Launch Execution
• Risk, Dependency, and Yield Management
• Executive-Level Technical and Operational Communication
  Company Hiring Requirements
• E-Verify
• Drug Test
• 7-Year Background Check

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

If you are interested in this position, please apply here directly!