Head of Operations and Projects

2 days ago

Alameda, California, United States BIL Sila Nanotechnologies Full time
Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our industrialization efforts as the Head of Operations and Projects at Sila Nanotechnologies. This role is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of large-scale project initiatives, ensuring timely and within-budget execution.

Salary: $220,000 - $272,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

About Us:

Sila Nanotechnologies is a next-generation battery materials company dedicated to powering the world's transition to clean energy. Our mission is to create a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and constantly shaping Sila's project management strategy to support global growth. They will build, improve, and manage industry-leading programs, including resource utilization, budget/cost control, schedule, construction, quality, safety, document control, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and constantly shape Sila's project management strategy to support global growth.
  • Build, improve, and manage industry-leading programs, including resource utilization, budget/cost control, schedule, construction, quality, safety, document control, and risk management.
  • Lead a high-performing projects and construction team, developing personnel that prepare the organization for large-scale industrial plant builds.
  • Direct and oversee all phases of Sila's large capital projects and construction management, including contracts, planning, scheduling, budget, execution, reporting, risk mitigation, documentation, and closeout.
  • Work cooperatively and proactively with Operations on implementing effective Operational Readiness strategies that address project completion, commissioning, operational permitting, PSM compliance, and initial plant startup.
  • Manage relationships with principal contractors (EPC/GC) and resolve contractual, budget, and schedule issues.
  • Own internal communication across the organization related to project progress, efficiency, and cost/schedule performance.
  • Drive project alignment with the engineering design, manufacturing, EH&S, and programs teams. Embed project controls into the organization.
  • Hire, coach, and support talent through consistent feedback, navigation of challenges, and celebration of wins.
  • Inspire and engage all stakeholders across the organization to help build Sila into an industrial manufacturing leader in the battery materials space.
  • Champion 'continual improvement' as a cultural norm and expectation of performance in all areas of responsibility of the PMO.

Requirements:
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in project management and leadership roles.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering, or construction management discipline.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills with an affinity for mentoring and developing others.
  • Skilled in project planning, risk management, project execution, meeting facilitation, presentation, and communication to all levels of the organization.
  • Prior experience in planning, contract management, and ground-up/new construction experience.
  • Strong track record of managing general and subcontractors.
  • Willing to travel to build site.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Full project lifecycle experience with PSM-covered process preferred.

Working Conditions:
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including hardhat, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes.
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment in a fixed location.
  • Substantial travel required.

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