Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering

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

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!