The posting, in Redwood Materials's own words
archived Sep 3, 2026About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering Redwood Materials is building a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy systems, developing and scaling sustainable materials and battery recycling technologies. We're looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering to lead strategically critical programs focused on the development, scale-up, and deployment of next-generation chemical processes. This role bridges scientific innovation and operational execution, ensuring groundbreaking chemical technologies move efficiently from concept to commercialization. Beyond managing day-to-day execution of chemical R&D and scale-up programs, you'll help shape Redwood's strategic technology planning — prioritizing investments, identifying risks, and aligning cross-functional resources to accelerate time to market.
Responsibilities will include:
· Lead technical programs spanning chemical process development, validation, and commercialization · Partner with R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to define program strategy, scope, and success metrics · Provide strategic input into technology development plans, pilot plant investments, and capital budgeting decisions, partnering with senior technical and business leadership to evaluate feasibility and impact · Translate complex chemical and materials science concepts into actionable engineering and program deliverables · Build and maintain integrated program schedules, risk assessments, and resource forecasts · Define scale-up strategy, including equipment selection, facility needs, and production readiness plans · Ensure compliance with chemical safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout process deployment
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Desired Qualifications:
· BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline · 4+ years of program or experience in a chemical or advanced materials environment · Experience with strategic technology planning and early-stage process development · Strong understanding of process design, scale-up, and the technical-commercial interface · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs with cross-functional stakeholders · Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills · Proficiency with tools like Jira, MS Project, and cloud-based collaboration platforms · A Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place! In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.