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# Program Manager - Energy Storage Systems

- **Company:** A123 Systems LLC
- **Location:** Novi, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883d060ed7d890161013b37b90b81&id=8a7887a19fd3ba9001a0152bd1bf3728&source=&lang=en

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
 * Minimum 7 years of Program Management experience.
 * Minimum 3 years in Battery or advanced Energy Storage Systems, lithium-ion batteries, renewable energy, or power electronics preferred.
 * PMP certification preferred.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
 * Excellent interpersonal, analytic and communication skills.
 * Experience to prepare and make presentations to executive leadership.
 * Experience with SAP/ERP and APQP/PPAP.
 * Excellent communication and customer management skills. Chinese language skills preferred.
 * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%).

## Description

A123 Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) background to lead customer programs from business award through production launch, deployment, and post-SOP support. The role serves as the primary customer interface and coordinates engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, and sales to ensure profitable execution.
Key Responsibilities

 * Lead cross-functional execution of Energy Storage customer programs from NBO handoff through SOP and lifecycle support.
 * Serve as primary customer contact for all program-related topics.
 * Manage program scope, timing, budget, profitability, risks, and customer deliverables.
 * Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, finance, and sales.
 * Lead phase-gate reviews, ECR/change management, and risk mitigation.
 * Drive executive KPI reporting and customer status reviews.
 * Support quotations, NRE tracking, commercial change management, and contract execution.
 * Coordinate validation, FAT, certification (UL1973, UL9540/9540A), commissioning, and production readiness.
 * Manage project execution global cross functional teams.
 * Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.


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