About the role
Join Our Team as Powder Plant Area Manager : Shaping the Future of Battery Technology
About Vianode
Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.
The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.
Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.
About the Role
The Powder Plant Area Manager at Vianode plays a pivotal leadership role in driving the successful execution of the powder plant project. This position is responsible for providing technical oversight and governance, ensuring alignment with the project’s scope, schedule, and budget. The Area Manager will lead decision-making within their domain and collaborate closely with Area Leads from various Partner Organizations to optimize technical performance and ensure efficient project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Governance
- Own and manage the scope, schedule, and budget for the Powder Plant area in alignment with the Delegation of Authority (DoA) and Project Baselines.
- Approve changes within the area and ensure they are documented and communicated effectively.
- Provide technical oversight and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Decision-Making
- Lead decisions related to the technical design of systems within the Powder Plant area.
- Evaluate and manage trade-offs in technical performance, risk, and delivery timelines.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality benchmarks.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Partner Organizations’ Area Leads to align on design, execution, and delivery strategies.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
- Represent the Powder Plant area in project reviews, steering committees, and technical forums.
Risk & Performance Management
- Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks.
- Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure timely reporting and escalation of issues impacting scope, schedule, or cost
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in industrial project execution, preferably in battery materials, chemicals, or powder processing.
- Proven track record in managing complex technical projects with budget and schedule accountability.
- Strong understanding of process engineering, plant design, and operational readiness.
- Experience working in cross-functional and multi-organizational environments.
Location: Onsite, South West Ontario (specific location TBC)
- Onsite with visits to engineering offices, contractor offices and other team meetings
At Vianode , we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.
You are a great fit for our team if you:
• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.
• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.
• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.
Why Join Vianode?
Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.
Apply today !
Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.
About Vianode
Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe.
Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and a holistic sustainability offering including a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. The company is currently preparing to start its customer qualification plant at Herøya, Norway, before executing its multi-billion dollar phased investment program for large-scale plants in North America and Europe.
The long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading industrial and financial companies Elkem, Hydro and Altor.
About the role
Join Our Team as Powder Plant Area Manager : Shaping the Future of Battery Technology
About Vianode
Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.
The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.
Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.
About the Role
The Powder Plant Area Manager at Vianode plays a pivotal leadership role in driving the successful execution of the powder plant project. This position is responsible for providing technical oversight and governance, ensuring alignment with the project’s scope, schedule, and budget. The Area Manager will lead decision-making within their domain and collaborate closely with Area Leads from various Partner Organizations to optimize technical performance and ensure efficient project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Governance
- Own and manage the scope, schedule, and budget for the Powder Plant area in alignment with the Delegation of Authority (DoA) and Project Baselines.
- Approve changes within the area and ensure they are documented and communicated effectively.
- Provide technical oversight and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Decision-Making
- Lead decisions related to the technical design of systems within the Powder Plant area.
- Evaluate and manage trade-offs in technical performance, risk, and delivery timelines.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality benchmarks.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Partner Organizations’ Area Leads to align on design, execution, and delivery strategies.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
- Represent the Powder Plant area in project reviews, steering committees, and technical forums.
Risk & Performance Management
- Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks.
- Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure timely reporting and escalation of issues impacting scope, schedule, or cost
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in industrial project execution, preferably in battery materials, chemicals, or powder processing.
- Proven track record in managing complex technical projects with budget and schedule accountability.
- Strong understanding of process engineering, plant design, and operational readiness.
- Experience working in cross-functional and multi-organizational environments.
Location: Onsite, South West Ontario (specific location TBC)
- Onsite with visits to engineering offices, contractor offices and other team meetings
At Vianode , we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.
You are a great fit for our team if you:
• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.
• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.
• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.
Why Join Vianode?
Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.
Apply today !
Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.
About Vianode
Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe.
Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and a holistic sustainability offering including a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. The company is currently preparing to start its customer qualification plant at Herøya, Norway, before executing its multi-billion dollar phased investment program for large-scale plants in North America and Europe.
The long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading industrial and financial companies Elkem, Hydro and Altor.