OEM Project Manager

Your role

The Battery Cell OEM Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, integration, and delivery of battery cell projects with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners. This role involves managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring all technical and quality standards are met. The Project Manager will act as the main point of contact between the company and its OEM partners, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with industry regulations.

Main functions

Product development

• Essential to have strong experience in battery cell development (Li-ion batteries or next generation batteries) for automotive and non-automotive applications.
• Prior experience in battery cell design and tests (electrochemical and safety).

Project Planning and Management

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure timely delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and OEM partners.
• Facilitate clear communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
• Keep stakeholders informed of project status, risks, and issues.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams. Collaborate closely with R&D, Process Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to align process development efforts with organizational goals.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Address and resolve technical issues promptly.

Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement contingency plans as needed.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across different processes to ensure all deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Implement best practices and methodologies to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and yield.

Reporting and Documentation

• Ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, reports, and records.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management.

What we offer

At BasqueVolt, we welcome the best talent from around the world:

• International Environment:
  Join a diverse team of young professionals with more than 19 nationalities, fostering a positive intercultural atmosphere.
• Relocation Package:
  We assist you in making your move to Spain as smooth as possible, offering support in all immigration and bureaucratic processes (health system, accommodation, bank appointments, traffic license, scholarship, and anything you may need).
• Supportive Onboarding:
  From day one, we will guide you through everything about the company, ensuring seamless integration.
• Work-life balance:
  We embrace flexibility, remote work and promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Summer Schedule:
  Enjoy reduced hours during the summer and celebrate shorter Fridays throughout the year.
• Health and Well-being:
  Enjoy company-paid life insurance, additional health benefits, Spain's free education and healthcare systems and options for exemptions on taxes.
• Training programs:
  We encourage employees to keep learning. We offer English and Spanish lessons too.

Interested? Here is our recruitment process

• Initial Contact:
  Your first interaction will be with our People team.
• Technical Interview:
  Meet the department manager for a technical interview. There could be room for a third interview with the department Director.

Are you ready to be part of the future of energy storage? Apply now and let's shape the future together at BasqueVolt

Main requirements

OEM Project Manager must have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management
  and/or product development
  , preferably in the Automotive or battery cell manufacturing industry.
• Also, experience with new product introduction (NPI) process and development validation activities
• Education: Material science, chemistry, engineering.
• Fluent in English and other European languages are advantageous.