Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Program Manager – Battery Technology

Location : Near Romeoville, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Industry : Battery Technology

Salary : 100-110k

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading innovator in battery and energy storage technology that’s expanding its engineering and operations teams. Known for its collaborative culture and high-impact products, this company offers a visible, fast-paced environment where the Program Manager will oversee major projects from concept through production launch.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple programs simultaneously from kickoff through production release.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.

Act as the primary customer interface, ensuring alignment on scope, requirements, and deliverables.

Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

Track progress, manage changes, and ensure timely communication of project updates.

Translate customer and business needs into actionable project objectives.

Lead design reviews, milestone meetings, and discussions on design or scope changes.

Maintain accurate project documentation, including BOMs, revisions, and ECNs.

Support resolution of product and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards (UL, IEC, UN38.3, etc.).

Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive operational excellence across programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field preferred.

Minimum 5 years of program or project management experience in a product development or manufacturing environment.

Experience with battery systems, electronics, or energy products highly preferred.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.