Product Line Manager

Location : Santa Clara, California

Type : Full-Time, Onsite (5 days / week)

About Elevated

Elevated Materials is at the forefront of lithium battery technology, revolutionizing energy storage by enabling dramatically better battery performance. Elevated’s ultra-thin lithium films increase energy density by 30-70%, extend battery life, and enable significantly faster charge times. Elevated delivers the world's highest quality lithium films and is the only cost-effective solution for GWh-scale manufacturing. This technology is used for all lithium-ion battery applications and anode chemistries and is being commercialized today with R&D and manufacturing in the Bay Area and Germany.

About The Role

This Product Line Manager will play a critical role in shaping and executing our product strategy. This position is responsible for defining the internal roadmap, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery of ultra-thin film solutions for the lithium-ion battery industry, with a particular focus on the fast-growing EV sector.

Given our focus on the automotive market, the ideal candidate will bring deep experience working with auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, including familiarity with the stringent standards and processes required by automotive manufacturers. This includes direct knowledge and hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, and other essential quality frameworks.

In addition, the Product Line Manager will be instrumental in guiding both the company and our product portfolio through key certifications such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, or equivalent standards—ensuring compliance with global automotive requirements. The role demands close collaboration with engineering, R&D, design, finance, legal, marketing, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure our products not only meet customer needs but also exceed industry regulations and align with strategic business objectives. Please note : this position is fully onsite and requires in-office presence 5-days-per-week in Santa Clara, CA.

Why Elevated

At Elevated Materials, we’re not just building ultra-thin lithium film for better batteries; we’re powering a cleaner, more sustainable future. As a purpose-driven company at the forefront of energy innovation, we are tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges with cutting-edge technology and an extraordinary team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Product Roadmap

• Translate the product strategy into a defined product roadmap, prioritizing features based on business value, technical feasibility, and customer impact.

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

Cross-Functional Alignment & Execution

Customer & Market Engagement

Performance & Analytics

Compliance & Standards

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000 per year, which represents the low and high end of the salary range for this exempt position. The exact salary offered will depend on experience. The total rewards package will also include company equity and an annual discretionary bonus .

Elevated's Benefits Include :

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elevated Materials is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws, and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital / domestic partner status, age, military / veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Elevated Materials is conducting this search internally. We do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies.