Technical Program Manager

Amprius Technologies is seeking a technically fluent Technical Program Manager to join the Product team. This role owns product lifecycle execution across a portfolio of active NPI programs - tracking products from early R&D through EVT, DVT, PVT, and transfer to production.

The Product team is responsible for all product development programs at Amprius. We work across R&D, Engineering, Operations, contract manufacturers, and customers spanning defense, aerospace, and electric aviation. This role sits at the center of that coordination, ensuring every product moves efficiently through each stage of its lifecycle.

- Track products across the full lifecycle - from R&D concept and early cell builds through EVT, DVT, PVT, and production transfer - Create and maintain Product Requirements Documents (PRD) and Statements of Work (SOW) for assigned programs; update as requirements evolve through the product lifecycle - Translate customer requirements and use cases into internal performance targets and CTQ parameters - Monitor technical progress at each lifecycle stage; identify gaps and drive resolution with R&D and Engineering - Interpret lithium-ion cell characterization and test data to assess performance, reliability, safety, and qualification readiness - Understand lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes and track their impact on product quality, schedule, and qualification readiness - Review engineering deliverables from internal teams and contract manufacturing partners; identify process or performance gaps - Apply structured problem-solving methods to technical failures, test deviations, and manufacturing escapes

- Own program schedules, milestone tracking, and risk registers for assigned NPI programs - Chair regular program status reviews; drive decisions and action item closure across R&D, Engineering, and Operations - Manage milestone gate execution across EVT, DVT, and PVT phases through to PPAP completion and production transfer - Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across internal teams and external partners - Support qualification of new manufacturing sources to expand and diversify the supply base

- Prepare and deliver regular program status updates, risk summaries, and milestone reports to customers and internal leadership - Author customer-facing technical documents including EVT, DVT, and PVT reports, qualification summaries, and deviation notices - Represent Amprius in customer technical meetings and program reviews; own agendas and follow-up - Communicate proactively on risks - provide context, data, and a recommended path forward

- Maintain regular technical alignment with contract manufacturers and suppliers - daily or weekly touchpoints covering program status, open issues, and deliverable progress - Coordinate CM documentation packages supporting design freeze, PPAP, and production readiness - Support qualification of new manufacturing sources; coordinate audits, sample builds, and process reviews - Track supplier open issues and corrective actions; escalate delinquent items with context and recommended response

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical field - 5+ years of program or project management experience in a hardware or manufacturing environment - Experience managing NPI or product qualification programs from development through production - Prior experience working directly with contract manufacturers and suppliers - Korean language fluency - Preferred for CM and supplier interface - Working knowledge of lithium-ion cell testing - electrochemical characterization, cycle life, rate testing, and safety/abuse testing - Familiarity with lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes - electrode fabrication, cell assembly, formation cycling, and aging - Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Microsoft Project, or equivalent

- PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent - Background in battery, electrochemical device, or energy storage product development - Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, and AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality frameworks - Experience in defense, aerospace, or electric aviation programs

- Work performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards - May need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, respirator and safety shoes when entering the lab

- Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary + RSUs. Salary range for this role is $163,400 to $212,295. Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education. - Health benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage.

Medical options of HMO and PPO plans. - Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA Options. - Pet Health Insurance (dog & cats) - Traditional and Roth 40l(k) Plans - Generous vacation leave starts with 3 weeks annual accrual. 10 paid holidays.

Sick time off. - Cell phone reimbursement