Job Description
The Senior Staff Product Manager at Sila is responsible for shaping the future of innovative battery materials by developing product strategies, engaging with customers, translating requirements into development actions, and creating marketing assets to support the commercialization of next-generation energy storage solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and develop product strategy and roadmaps for next-generation battery materials
- Cultivate relationships with key customers to understand their technical requirements and performance gaps
- Conduct competitive analysis of industry-leading battery materials and document customer evaluation processes
- Translate OEM requirements into internal test protocols, success metrics, and necessary capabilities
- Prioritize and lead internal development initiatives, including business case development and progress tracking
- Create technical marketing materials and sales enablement tools to communicate product value and differentiation
Requirements
- 7 years of progressive experience in Product Management or a strategic technical role within a hard tech company, ideally a leading battery cell manufacturer or a battery materials company supplying to top-tier battery manufacturers.
- Demonstrated success in defining, launching, and managing strategic products, preferably within the advanced materials or energy storage sectors.
- Technical understanding of battery chemistry, cell design, manufacturing processes, and the critical performance requirements for advanced battery materials such as silicon anodes, cathode materials, and electrolytes.
- In-depth knowledge of the product development lifecycle for novel materials, including the unique challenges and opportunities associated with scaling from lab to commercial production.
- Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with a strong bias for action in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse internal teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- An advanced degree such as a Master’s, Ph.D., or an MBA is highly preferred.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier, and printer, in a fixed location.
- Ability to move long distances such as from building to building and be stationary for extended periods of time.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $172,000 to $218,000
Work environment perks: Onsite work
Any additional benefits: Benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses as part of the Total Rewards package
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