Sila is looking to define and champion product strategy for their next-generation battery materials, translating market understanding into tangible product roadmaps and addressing complex OEM and cell maker requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in Product Management or a strategic role supporting product development 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.
- 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.
- Background in identifying product opportunities, conducting competitive analysis, and translating customer needs into product roadmaps.
- Highly analytical, data-driven, and structured problem solver.
Responsibilities
- Define and champion a compelling product vision and comprehensive roadmap for Sila's next-generation battery materials, aligning initiatives with market trends, technological advancements, and business objectives.
- Cultivate deep, strategic relationships with key customers (OEMs and cell manufacturers) to intimately understand their evolving technical requirements and future material needs.
- Translate complex OEM/cell maker requirements into precise internal test protocols and success metrics, defining necessary internal capabilities for product development.
- Strategically prioritize internal development initiatives, balancing company priorities, critical customer needs, and current Sila technology gaps.
- Develop compelling technical marketing materials and sales enablement tools that effectively communicate Sila's unique value proposition and performance advantages.
- Lead focused investigations into key material metrics to drive impactful development decisions.
- Synthesize diverse data points into actionable insights to provide strategic clarity and direction.
Other
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc. in a fixed location
- Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
- We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone.
- We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
