Program Manager, Americas - #196763

Join Our Team as A Program Manager, Americas : Shaping the Future of Battery Technology

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

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About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Program Manager, Americas to lead strategic customer programs and ensure seamless execution from concept to full-scale production. This role serves as the primary point of contact for key OEM accounts, coordinating cross-functional efforts across operations, quality, purchasing, and supplier development to ensure material qualification, production readiness, and on-time deliveries. With a strong foundation in technical program management and a understanding of automotive processes, the Program Manager drives operational excellence, contract fulfillment, and customer satisfaction. The position involves commercial leadership—managing volume changes, cross-selling opportunities, and contract negotiations. 

Key Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Lead full program lifecycle execution from A-sample through SOP to full production, ensuring customer satisfaction at every stage.
• Oversee launch planning, timeline management, and cost efficiency, driving successful outcomes across cross-functional teams.

Manage Strategic Accounts: 

• Cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with OEM customers, ensuring alignment with their evolving strategic goals and priorities.

Drive Account Growth:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts by understanding customer roadmaps and aligning Vianode’s value proposition.

 Customer Advocacy: 

• Identify and pursue growth opportunities within existing OEM accounts by aligning Vianode’s value proposition with customer roadmaps and long-term strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration: 

• Collaborate with global product, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver tailored, customer-focused solutions.

Commercial Ownership: 

• Lead commercial negotiations, manage pricing discussions, and ensure contracts are mutually beneficial and aligned with long-term goals.

Market & Customer Intelligence: 

• Monitor customer strategies and industry trends to inform account planning and support early engagement in new programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field (MBA or relevant certifications preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, technical sales, applications engineering, or account management—preferably within the automotive or battery sector.
• Proven experience supporting at least one product launch, including the full PPAP process from A-sample through SOP and ramp-up to full capacity.
• Hands-on experience managing technical, quality, procurement, and logistics issues with OEM customers over the lifecycle of a program.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical and commercial proposals, negotiate terms, and drive decision-making at all levels.
• Deep understanding of OEM development cycles, expectations, and internal decision processes.
• Prior work with major automotive OEMs is strongly preferred.

Location: TBD (on-site location to be confirmed)

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.

• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.

• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply today !

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.