Senior Project Manager

Stafl Systems • South San Francisco, CA

8h • $130,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join Stafl Systems and lead the execution of projects for next-generation battery and powertrain technologies for mobility and consumer product applications. The person in this role will be the liaison between mechanical, electrical, systems, and software engineering teams — keeping scope, schedule, and budget aligned while working directly with clients, suppliers, and contract manufacturers (CMs). The ideal candidate has a proven track record managing technical hardware programs in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, can speak fluently with engineers and executives alike, and thrives on bringing order and momentum to rapidly evolving projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical programs or product development projects
• Experience managing cross-functional hardware development programs from concept through production
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, including design, validation, manufacturing, and launch activities
• Highly organized and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ownership of program outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to engineers, customers, and leadership
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with batteries, electric vehicles, or energy storage systems
• Experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
• Experience supporting prototype builds, qualification testing, and production ramp activities
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar project management platforms
• Technical curiosity and ability to understand complex engineering challenges
• Experience building scalable program management processes in a high-growth company environment

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and customer teams from kickoff through delivery
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource plans
• Drive execution of battery system development programs including design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production readiness activities
• Partner with engineering leads to identify technical risks, establish mitigation plans, and resolve program blockers
• Manage customer-facing program communication including status updates, action items, risks, and delivery commitments
• Facilitate program reviews, design reviews, build readiness reviews, and executive updates
• Track program health metrics including schedule performance, budget, resource allocation, risks, and deliverables
• Support change management activities including scope changes, schedule impacts, and technical tradeoffs
• Coordinate prototype builds and validation activities with internal teams and external partners
• Help scale program management practices as Stafl Systems continues to grow

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary, sign-on bonus, plus an equity award.
• 401(k) Plan: Employer match up to 5% to help contribute to your future.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, with 99% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums covered by the company.
• Paid Parental Leave: Fully paid leave to support your growing family.
• Vacation & Sick Leave: Accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Company Holidays: Paid holidays in accordance with the company schedule.
• Flexible Leave: Unpaid personal leave options available when needed.
• PTO Nomination Program: Recognize and reward your teammates with additional time off.
• Bereavement Leave: 1 week fully paid.
• Jury Duty Leave: Up to 1 week fully paid.
• Professional Development: Annual training budget to support your career growth.
• Safety Shoe Stipend: Company-provided support for required safety gear.
• Commuter Benefits
• Travel & Charging: Uber Business access, free on-site EV charging, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior