Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Redwood Materials</strong></span></p> <div> <p><strong>Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling </strong><strong> -  </strong><strong>keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,</strong><strong> we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p> </p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering</strong></span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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. The listing location is McCarran, NV.

Key facts

What you'll do

• <div class="content-intro"><div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Redwood Materials</strong></span></p> <div> <p><strong>Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling </strong><strong> -  </strong><strong>keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition.
• Founded in 2017,</strong><strong> we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S.
• for the first time, all from batteries we already have.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p> </p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering</strong></span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Hours</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Full-time</span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities will include:</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Lead technical programs spanning chemical process development, validation, and commercialization</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Partner with R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to define program strategy, scope, and success metrics</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- 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</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Translate complex chemical and materials science concepts into actionable engineering and program deliverables</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Build and maintain integrated program schedules, risk assessments, and resource forecasts</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Define scale-up strategy, including equipment selection, facility needs, and production readiness plans</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Ensure compliance with chemical safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout process deployment</span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- 4+ years of program or project management experience in a chemical or advanced materials environment</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Experience with strategic technology planning and early-stage process development</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Strong understanding of process design, scale-up, and the technical-commercial interface</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent pr

Requirements

• 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.</span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Hours</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Full-time</span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities will include:</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Lead technical programs spanning chemical process development, validation, and commercialization</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Partner with R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to define program strategy, scope, and success metrics</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- 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</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Translate complex chemical and materials science concepts into actionable engineering and program deliverables</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Build and maintain integrated program schedules, risk assessments, and resource forecasts</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Define scale-up strategy, including equipment selection, facility needs, and production readiness plans</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Ensure compliance with chemical safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout process deployment</span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- 4+ years of program or project management experience in a chemical or advanced materials environment</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Experience with strategic technology planning and early-stage process development</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Strong understanding of process design, scale-up, and the technical-commercial interface</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent pr

About Redwood Materials

Based in Carson City, Nevada, Redwood Materials focuses on reclaiming lithium-ion batteries and creating feedstock for electric vehicles and storage. Established in 2017 by J. B. Straubel, the company channels recovered materials back into manufacturing. As of October 2025, financial estimates valued Redwood Materials at roughly $6 billion. Operations support electromobility and grid applications by processing used batteries into essential raw components for energy systems.

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About the location

The posting places this role in McCarran, NV. Local hiring markets vary in interview pace and compensation bands. Location copy is here so readers understand the geography attached to the title.