Senior Scientific Project Coordinator

The Opportunity

The Senior Scientific Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating validation and test operation programs within the Cell Test & Validation function. The role ensures alignment between Product Owners, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to deliver validation activities and key business projects on time. This position serves as the focal point for program planning, progress tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end execution of cell validation and test operations projects.
• Manage validation timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource planning.
• Align validation and test operations priorities with product roadmaps and business objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration between Product Owners, Cell Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams.
• Monitor project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Drive timely closure of actions and decision-making across stakeholders.
• Prepare project dashboards, KPI reports, and management updates.
• Support continuous improvement of validation planning, governance, and project delivery processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in battery cell testing, validation, facility operations, and product development processes.
• Experience in project coordination, program management, or technical project delivery within lithium-ion batteries, automotive, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent planning, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools.

Desired

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field.
• Experience within a lithium-ion cell manufacturing or gigafactory environment.
• Understanding of cell design, manufacturing, validation, and industrialization activities.
• Knowledge of battery performance, safety, reliability, and compliance testing.
• Experience leading global or multi-site development programs.