Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

Senior Staff Product Manager, Next-Generation Battery Material

Senior Staff Product Manager, Next-Generation Battery Material
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LocationAlameda, CA
Job Typefull time
Salary$172,000-$218,000
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About This Job


About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?


Who You Are

As a Senior Staff Product Manager on the Product team, you will be the driving force behind Sila’s next-generation battery materials, translating a visionary understanding of the battery landscape into tangible product roadmaps. You will define and champion product strategy, cultivate deep market and customer intelligence, and translate complex OEM and cell maker requirements into precise internal development initiatives. You are someone who can strategically prioritize internal development efforts, develop compelling technical marketing assets, and lead focused investigations into key material metrics to drive impactful development decisions. You are a highly analytical, data-driven, and structured problem solver who thrives in complex, evolving environments, providing strategic clarity and direction by synthesizing diverse data points into actionable insights.


Responsibilities and Duties

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.


Knowledge and Skill 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.


Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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


The starting base pay for this role is between $172,000 and $218,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.


Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. 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.

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