Senior Manager, Battery R&D

Blue Current is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Senior Manager, Battery R&D to define and lead the development of cathode technologies optimized for stationary energy storage applications. This role is pivotal in translating cathode materials and electrode innovations into robust, scalable solutions that meet performance, cost, safety, and lifetime requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep cathode and electrode expertise with strong people and program leadership, enabling effective execution, data-driven decision-making, and effective risk management. This leader will collaborate closely with electrolyte, anode, cell engineering, and manufacturing teams to accelerate technology readiness and ensure a clear, reliable path to commercialization. • Define and lead the cathode development strategy, aligned with product performance, cost, safety, and lifetime requirements. • Manage end-to-end cathode R&D projects, from materials selection and electrode design through cell validation and manufacturing scale-up. • Lead development of cathode chemistries optimized for low cost, long cycle life, safety, and calendar life. • Mentor and manage a high-performing cathode development team, setting technical direction, priorities, and performance goals. • Collaborate closely with electrolyte, anode, cell engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure robust cell and product designs. • Own cathode-related technical roadmaps, milestones, and risk assessments, ensuring timely execution against commercialization goals. • Oversee transition of cathode materials and electrodes from laboratory to pilot and production scale, ensuring quality, yield, and cost targets are met. • Evaluate external technologies, suppliers, and research partnerships to accelerate development and strengthen the cathode technology portfolio. • Support intellectual property generation through invention disclosures, patent filings, and high-quality technical documentation. • Communicate technical progress, trade-offs, and development status to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. • Uphold strong safety, documentation, and data integrity practices

• Direct experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams while defining technical roadmaps and development milestones • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with cell design, manufacturing, and external partners • Required to wear personal protective equipment when applicable. • Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator periodically. • Able to work in an office, lab, and manufacturing environment with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and electrical hazards. Salary Range $135,900 — $193,000 USD