QuantumScape · 2 hours ago
Senior Product Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expQuantumScape is a leader in solid-state battery technology, and they are seeking a technically savvy Product Manager to shape the next generation of their battery products. This role involves driving the creation of market and product requirements documents, analyzing large datasets, and serving as a liaison between various teams to ensure product alignment with market needs.
AutomotiveBatteryElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Jason Prehodick
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) and Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) for target applications and segments. Create and manage high‑quality product requirement documents across the QuantumScape product portfolio to guide internal development and alignment
Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets from internal testing, customer feedback, competitive benchmarks, and third‑party sources to define performance, reliability, safety, and design specifications that inform product and cell development
Serve as the subject matter expert for technical requirements—including performance, safety, and qualification needs—across lithium‑ion and next‑generation energy‑storage technologies. Evaluate competitive technologies to assess strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning
Act as a key liaison between Product, R&D, Engineering, and Business teams to ensure alignment and clarity on specifications, performance requirements, and product objectives throughout the development lifecycle
Support the development and ongoing refinement of QuantumScape’s product roadmap, ensuring strategic alignment with company goals, technology maturation, and market opportunities
Integrate technical and market insights into roadmap to ensure products are meeting the evolving needs of QuantumScape customers and target segments
Coordinate with stakeholders to communicate performance updates, product milestones, and component specifications
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with a B.A./B.S. or 3+ years and Master's degree required preferably in engineering, engineering management, engineering operations, or related business field
4+ Years' experience of product management experience, preferably in the lithium-ion industry or adjacent field
Application of scientific programming (e.g., Python) and statistical methods to analyze large datasets
Must have highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills with the ability to tackle complex challenges in a fast-changing environment
Preferred
Strong understanding of current lithium-ion technology and performance capability, the current competitive landscape, and application-specific performance requirements
Experience with PLM systems
Benefits
Annual bonus
Generous RSU/Equity package
Employee paid health care
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Other benefits
Company
QuantumScape
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (2)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
Qatar Investment AuthorityFidelity,Janus Henderson InvestorsVolkswagen Group
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2021-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $446M
2020-11-27Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Siva Sivaram
President & CEO
Tim Holme
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
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