Program Manager (South Korea)

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Program Manager to join our talented team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next generation, all solid-state electrolytes. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative team environment. The Sr. Program Manager will act as the central resource and work with corporate headquarters to manage product & process development based on customer requirements & feedback, as well as manage joint development activities with our partners. This role is critical in bridging communications and operations between our headquarters and Korean customers. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, highly organized, and comfortable managing customer-facing responsibilities in Korea while collaborating closely with their U.S.-based counterpart.

Job Duties:

• Maintain detailed documentation of meetings, decisions, and action items.
• Facilitate smooth execution of programs across time zones and cultural contexts.
• Work closely with the U.S.-based Program Manager to align on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Translate and relay communications between Korean customers and U.S. technical teams.
• Support cross-functional coordination across engineering, product, and business teams.
• Maintain visibility into HQ-led activities such as budget tracking and technical action items.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Korean customers, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Own and manage Korea-specific action items, including local logistics, documentation, and follow-ups.
• Lead customer meetings in Korea and provide translation and interpretation support for HQ teams.
• Must have a strategic approach to external communication.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize customer feedback to inform products and process improvements.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in technical discipline

Experience: 8+ years of industry experience with 4+ years in a Program Management role with a focus on product development or manufacturing

Language: Korean/English language proficiency

Skills:

• Strong cross-functional team leadership and consensus-building abilities
• Customer-facing experience in a Program Manager capacity
• Ability to lead, influence, and gain acceptance across all organizational levels
• Thorough knowledge of phase gate methodology
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of product development
• Rapid learner who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Experience:

• Battery cell development
• Battery cell manufacturing processes and equipment
• Automotive industry (OEM/Tier 1) with strong APQP knowledge
• Product development with joint development partners

Export Control Requirements: 

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.  

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. 

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