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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.

Hours
Full-time

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

Desired Qualifications:
BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
4+ years of program or project management 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!