Project Manager (Programs and Central Engineering)

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and closure of complex projects. This role specifically focuses on projects with significant change in engineering, IT or CAPEX components, such as new factory lines, system integration, or core infrastructure development. The manager leverages senior leadership skills and advanced project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) to bridge the gap between cross-functional teams and senior business stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities
 

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Strategic Planning & WBS: Develop and manage comprehensive project charters, detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) schedules, and resource plans that align with overall program strategy and business goals. Ensure projects are prioritized and closed in a timely manner.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex risks and dependencies (e.g., system integration, supplier performance, technical feasibility) across the project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead, coordinate, and motivate diverse, cross-functional teams, including Engineering, IT, Product, and Operations, serving as the primary facilitator for technical issue resolution and decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the single point of contact for project communications, providing regular, concise status updates and reports to project teams, senior management, and executive stakeholders.
• Vendor & Budget Oversight: Manage significant project budgets, controlling costs and tracking financial performance. Oversee and integrate tasks from external vendors and third-party contractors, ensuring deliverables meet technical specifications and contractual obligations.
• Methodology & Standards: Drive the application of project management best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and lead continuous improvement initiatives (CI) within the PMO to enhance delivery efficiency and predictability.

Requirements
 

Educational background and previous experience required for the role.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Software), Computer Science, or a related technical field. A master’s degree is a plus.
   

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Project or Program Management.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven, hands-on experience managing complex technical projects (e.g., system deployment, new product introduction, or factory automation).
   

Technical Skills:

• Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or a relevant Agile certification (CSM, SAFe) is highly preferred.
• Deep proficiency in project management tools (JIRA MS Project, Confluence) and ERP systems (SAP, ORACLE) in a manufacturing or engineering context.
• Solid technical acumen—able to understand and effectively communicate complex technical concepts, system architecture, and engineering constraints.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.

• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.