Sr. Project Management Specialist

About SK Battery America (SKBA)

As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology. With an impressive revenue of $2 billion and dedicated team of over 3,000 employees, we provide high-energy density battery cells to top automotive brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motors. SKBA's North American expansion is marked by strategic joint partnerships with industry giants such as Ford and Hyundai, underscoring our commitment to the evolving EV landscape.

Role and Responsibilities:

Project Planning

• Organize PCT (Project Core Team)

• Set project target including development timing, cost, specification

• Manage customer requirement (compliance matrix)

• Lessons learned and potential issue & risk assessment

Project Execution Management

• WBS & Gate review, deliverables of each development phase

• Manage development quality process (APQP)

• Industrialization and Production ramp-up timing plan

• Manage SCM (supply chain management) and Cost

• Resource management: PCT member, validation equipment, Proto-line

• Quality management for proto sample and mass production

• Change management including communication with customer

• Issue & Risk management and escalation to executives.

• Communication with customer for project specific issue including workshop, audit, on site visit.

New OEM Audit for Nomination

• POT (Potential Analysis) audit preparation for future OEM customer.

• Prepare development and change management process for the audit.

• Manage proposal and communication with customer.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Skill and Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical or related field.
• At least 5 - 7 years of relevant experience
• (Preferred) Experience in battery or automotive industry with project management or quality management.
• Physical & Mental Demand: Must be able to sit , stand, walk and climb stair for prolonged period of time
• (Required) English / Korean bi-lingual (verbal, written, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)