About the RoleGDI is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, tracking, and reporting of new projects relating to Li-ion battery cell development and manufacturing readiness. This role also includes responsibility for government program engagement, ensuring that GDI strategically identifies, supports, and executes opportunities with federal and state partners, including funding programs, regulatory initiatives, and strategic collaborations.
Roles & ResponsibilitiesProject Management
- Work with internal stakeholder teams and heads of departments to create project management plans to ensure new products and processes are delivered on time to defined requirements
- Create project schedules to proactively monitor progress, resolve issues where needed, and initiate corrective actions
- Oversee execution of full product development life cycles leading to NPI (New Product Introductions), according to a strategic plan directed by the senior management team
- Identify and manage project risk
- Prepare cost estimates
- Track progress and cost against the planned schedule and budgets
- Manage internal and external stakeholders
- Technical project / proposal writing
Government & Strategic Partner Relations
- Identify and track federal and state government programs relevant to advanced battery materials, manufacturing scale-up, and defense/aerospace needs.
- Coordinate development of proposals for government funding opportunities (DOE, DOD, ARPA-E, state economic development agencies, etc.).
- Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, program managers, and strategic public-sector partners.
- Support compliance with government grant and contract reporting requirements and timelines.
- Collaborate with internal leadership to ensure government initiatives are aligned with corporate strategy and technology roadmaps.
Educational Requirements- Bachelor's degree required. PMP preferred.
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience managing business and R&D projects (Extensive project management experience)
- Experience managing key stakeholder inclusive of high-level customers and investors
- Experience in delivery projects into manufacturing environments
- Ability to implement innovative and flexible project management methodologies
- Professional proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Experience developing and creating project proposals
- Experience using project management software
Ideal Candidate- Self-driven, proactive, and highly independent
- Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player mindset
- Open-minded, creative, and results-oriented
- Well-developed organizational skills
LocationRochester, NY
Travel: Some travel may be required domestically (up to 10%) annually. A valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle may be required.
Compensation: Salary range is from $80,000 to $130,000 based upon relevant education and experience.
Position Classification: This position is classified as exempt per NYS guidelines. As a start-up company, the expectation is to work a minimum of 40 hours per week as necessary to complete job responsibilities.
Benefits: - Stock options (i.e. when the company does well, we will all do well).
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Eligibility: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Please send a cover letter and resume to: careers@graphenix.com, subject line should be "Applicant: Technical Project & Contracts Manager". Should we both decide to move forward with your candidacy for this position, we will ask for a list of at least two professional references.
