Operations Program Manager

About Amprius!

Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy, high-power lithium-ion batteries, delivering the industry’s highest commercially available energy density. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Amprius maintains an advanced R&D lab and a MWh-scale manufacturing facility dedicated to silicon anode and cell production. For more information about the company, please visit www.amprius.com.

Summary

Amprius Technologies is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Program Manager (OPM) to drive the successful manufacturing scale-up of key suppliers. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, and our supply chain partners, ensuring a seamless transition from prototype to mass production. This role requires a strong background in both program management and operational excellence within a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

Program Management and Execution

• Lead and manage complex, cross-functional operations programs from concept to high-volume manufacturing.
• Define program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive program schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to executive leadership and relevant teams.
• Plan and execute a project kickoff meeting to align all stakeholders on the program objectives and critical path. 

Manufacturing and Scale-Up

• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to define and optimize the manufacturing process (DFM, DFA).
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness activities, including line bring-up, process validation (e.g., FAI, CPK studies), and production ramp readiness.
• Lead the transfer of manufacturing processes to external contract manufacturing partners.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and capacity requirements for production scale.

Supply Chain Management

• Collaborate with the Procurement and Supply Chain teams to select, qualify, and manage key suppliers.
• Oversee the development and execution of the supply chain strategy, including inventory planning, logistics, and material readiness.
• Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) readiness and cost tracking throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure component and material supply continuity, proactively addressing potential shortages or quality issues.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Proven ability to manage manufacturing and supply chain projects. PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, NPI, and scaling production. Li-ion cell manufacturing knowledge is a plus
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% to visit suppliers and manufacturing sites.

Education, Certifications, Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Operations Program Management, Production Management, or Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related field. 

Physical Demands & Work Location:

·       Fremont, CA: This is an on-site job. Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required.

·       Work performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards

Travel Requirements: up to 10%

·       Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary + RSUs. Salary range for this role is $120,000 to $190,000. Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education.

·       Health benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage.  Medical options of HMO and PPO plans.

·       Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA Options.

·       Pet Health Insurance (dog & cats)

·       Traditional and Roth 40l(k) Plans

·       Generous vacation leave starts with 3 weeks annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.

·       Cell phone reimbursement

Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.