TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Technical Project Manager (TPM)-Product Development

Sion Power is a leading Lithium metal battery company that is positioned to lead the future of battery development in the United States. Do you enjoy solving tough problems while creating new and innovative solutions? If so, Sion is the place for you.

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM)-Product Development to lead the planning and disciplined execution of battery cell and pack programs. In this role, you will partner closely with a Technical Lead to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex technical projects from R&D through scale-up and deployment. The TPM serves as the operational backbone of the project - driving schedules, managing risks, and ensuring strong alignment across the cross-functional teams.

This is an IN-PERSON position at Sion Power HQ in Tucson AZ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the scoping, planning and execution of battery cell and pack programs from concept through product launch phases.
• Develop and maintain detailed master schedules that integrate work across multi-disciplinary teams including R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Test, Supply Chain, etc.
• Prepare and facilitate weekly project meetings, technical discussions, and milestone readiness reviews.
• Identify, track, and proactively manage technical, schedule, and resource risks - driving mitigation plans and timely escalation.
• Translate complex technical progress and challenges into clear program-level insights.
• Maintain program documentation including schedules, risk registers, decision logs, and meeting summaries, ensuring full traceability throughout the project life cycle.
• Provide regular progress updates to leadership on program status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Support structured change-management processes and ensure traceability across requirements, decisions, and deliverables.
• Develop and implement new tools and processes to improve project execution and success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant project management experience, with demonstrated experience leading new product introductions for battery cell or packs.
• Knowledge of industry standards, particularly defense, aerospace and automotive sectors.
• Strong knowledge in project management fundamentals and relevant PM processes, methods and tools.
• Project Management Professional® (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a critical-thinking mindset.
• Exceptional documentation skills with the ability to produce clear requirements, process documentation, and structured project artifacts.
• Proven ability to influence and lead in matrixed organizations without direct authority.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, drive alignment, and foster a collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present project status updates to leadership.