Technical Program Manager

About the role

At CelLink, we're rethinking how power and data move through the world's most advanced systems, from electric vehicles to AI data centers. Our flexible circuits replace bulky wiring with ultra-thin, high-power laminates that enable lighter, smarter, and more efficient designs.

We're looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead the cross-functional execution of new product introductions from concept through full production. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, customer delivery, and love turning complex ideas into scalable, real-world products - this role is for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and manage CelLink's phase-gate product development process across assigned programs.
• Lead integrated teams spanning Applications, Design, Process, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Development.
• Build and maintain master schedules, track risks and dependencies, and ensure programs meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable plans and production signals for Supply Chain and Operations.
• Monitor key KPIs, escalate critical issues early, and recommend data-driven actions to keep programs on course.
• Oversee design validation, testing, and production trials; coordinate PPAP/FAI documentation and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/Quality systems, safety, and ethical policies. Set the tone for teamwork, discipline, and excellence.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering or operations experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs in high-tech, automotive, or similar industries.
• Proficiency with project planning tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar) and disciplined change control.
• Proven success launching new products to production (hitting targets for yield, quality, and cost.)

Preferred Knowledge

• Background in EV systems (high-voltage battery modules, interconnects, or power distribution).
• Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP/FAI, and other automotive-grade quality systems.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers, integrators, and partners.
• Excellent communicator, able to influence without authority and drive accountability across teams.

Travel

Travel up to 20% to CelLink sites, vendors, integrators, and customer locations as needed.

Working Conditions/Hours

100% onsite when not traveling.

Physical Demands - Office and Manufacturing Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, pull/push, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.

PPE

May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, and clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading automotive OEMs & EV manufacturers, data center developers, and stationary power companies. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink's investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.