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Staff Technical Program Manager, Capital Projects

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials

IT, Operations
Ridgeville, SC, USA
Posted on Jul 18, 2025

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Staff Technical Program Manager, Capital Projects

Redwood Materials is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager, Capital Projects to lead the planning and execution of complex, high-value infrastructure and facility programs. This role requires not only operational excellence in program delivery, but also strategic input into how Redwood scales and deploys new technologies in its fast-growing manufacturing ecosystem.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term physical footprint of Redwood’s operations, partnering closely with engineering, R&D, construction, finance, and executive leadership to align facility development with evolving process technology and business strategy.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Lead cross-functional planning and execution of major capital projects—from site evaluation and facility design to equipment installation and commissioning
  • Act as a key strategic advisor in aligning long-term capital project investments with Redwood’s technology roadmap and growth goals
  • Partner with R&D and engineering teams to understand technology development timelines and translate them into capital infrastructure needs
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans including milestones, critical path tracking, cost forecasts, and risk registers
  • Interface with senior leadership to prioritize projects, report progress, and ensure alignment with company strategy and ROI targets
  • Lead program governance including stage-gate reviews, contingency planning, and change management across all phases
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and permitting requirements throughout the lifecycle of each capital project
  • Develop and refine internal tools, templates, and best practices to improve capital program execution across the organization

Desired Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; MBA or PMP certification a plus
  • 8+ years of experience leading large-scale capital projects in manufacturing, chemical, or high-tech industrial sectors
  • Proven experience integrating new technologies into greenfield or brownfield infrastructure projects
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to contribute to capital planning, financial modeling, and technology investment decisions
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera
  • A passion for innovation, sustainability, and building things that matter

Physical Requirements:

  • Wear proper PPE when necessary

Working Conditions:

  • Environment: office, machine shop, wet laboratory, chemical plant, outdoor test sites
  • Travel required as needed, less than 10%

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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