Program Manager (Capital Projects)

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application.
With headquarters in Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.
Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Resonac, and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.
S.
Department of Energy to scale its technology.
WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD The electrification of everything starts with amazing people.
We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now.
The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.
Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner.
Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.
WHO WE ARE: 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 Program Manager is responsible for the overall success of a portfolio of capital projects.
This includes developing and executing project plans, managing budgets, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and meeting the goals and objectives of the company.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: -Develop and execute project plans for a portfolio of capital projects, 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 tools such as Earned Value Management to forecast, identify and address project risks and opportunities.
-Coordinate with stakeholders, including internal and external teams to keep everyone informed of project progress and to resolve any issues that arise.
-Oversee general execution of 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.
-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).
-10+ years of experience with 5+ 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.
) GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS: -Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance -Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) -Paid time off -401(k) with company match -Stock options GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies.
So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day.
We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.
Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.
The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $210,000.
All positions come with a company bonus and stock options.
The actual base pay offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.