Program Manager; Mandarin Speaker

Founded with the vision to electrify everything, Group
14 is the leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Our breakthrough technology, SCC
55®, is unlocking transformational performance for rechargeable batteries that power the world’s most critical innovations, from electric vehicles and AI-enabled electronics to eVTOLs and grid-scale energy storage. By enabling higher-density, faster-charging batteries, we are helping accelerate the global transition to an electrified future.

Over the past year, Group
14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $463 million Series D round, bringing our total equity raised to more than $1 billion, and acquired full ownership of a battery materials factory in South Korea, strengthening global supply chains and scaling production to meet surging demand. Headquartered in Washington state with manufacturing operations worldwide, Group
14 is backed by world-class investors and customers, including Porsche, ATL, Microsoft, and SK Inc. As we continue to grow, we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy.

The Program Manager ensures the success of the customer qualification process using Group
14’s product(s). This person will be the primary point of contact for Group
14 customers in the qualification and production stages, and is accountable to ensure Customers, Business Development, R&D, Operations, and Quality deliver program milestones on time and on budget. This includes driving internal projects with Quality, Operations, Marketing, Product, and Finance. This role will support Group
14’s efforts to supply our products to the largest battery makers, EV OEMs, and consumer electronics companies in the Asia‑Pacific market.

• Manage battery qualification programs for automotive and consumer electronics customers.
• Support customers through Qualification, Start of Production, and Post-Production.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supporting automotive and consumer electronics battery customers for assigned battery qualification programs.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to identify and execute on opportunities to improve part quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide concise and effective communications to key internal and external stakeholders on deliverables, program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
• Develop effective relationships with Customers across various functional departments (Ex: Technical and Commercial).
• Support APQP process for new programs and/or program changes.
• Coordinate onsite customer visits.

• Experience supporting customers within the automotive and battery space.
• B.S., M.S./MBA degree in Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent job experience.
• Experience in either aerospace or automotive industries (OEM, Tier 1 or Tier
  2).
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience with at least 3+ years in Program Management.
• Proven track record in managing complex and cross‑functional projects.
• Intermediate to fluent written and verbal proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, experience supporting customers in China.

• Prior experience doing business with companies in China.
• Understanding of the Automotive qualification cycle and APQP process.
• CRM and sales software experience.
• Experience with SAP (or comparable ERP system).
• Prior experience in a startup environment.

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company stock options. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including 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.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA‑eligible plan option for Medical
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life…