Senior Program Manager

About BlackMass EnergiesBlackMass Energies is building businesses across critical minerals, battery recycling, advanced materials, manufacturing, and global resource supply chains.We work across the value chain from identifying strategic products and raw materials to building manufacturing partnerships and taking products to global markets.About the RoleWe are looking for a Business Program Manager who can identify commercially attractive opportunities in critical minerals, rare earth metals, advanced materials, and related strategic industries, build relationships with capable manufacturers and suppliers, and take products from idea → sourcing/manufacturing → customer → international export market.Candidates with relevant experience in critical minerals, rare earth metals, metals and minerals, mining, refining, processing, advanced materials, battery materials, or related industrial sectors are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant industry experience will be an important consideration for this role.This is a highly execution-focused position working directly with the founders. You will be expected to identify opportunities, validate demand, develop supply and manufacturing partnerships, find international customers, and convert opportunities into commercial transactions.You will operate at the intersection of product strategy, market research, manufacturing, critical minerals, partnerships, business development, international trade, and exports.What You Will OwnProduct and Opportunity IdentificationIdentify products and materials with strong demand, supply gaps, margins, strategic importance, and export potentialResearch global markets, industries, competitors, pricing, customer requirements, and supply chainsIdentify opportunities linked to critical minerals, rare earth metals, advanced materials, energy, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, electronics, batteries, and other strategic industriesEvaluate product economics, technical specifications, certifications, volumes, sourcing feasibility, processing requirements, and scalabilityAssess opportunities across raw materials, processed materials, refined products, alloys, components, and industrial applicationsBuild a pipeline of products and business opportunities that BlackMass Energies can manufacture, source, distribute, or exportManufacturer and Supplier PartnershipsIdentify and map manufacturers, processors, refiners, recyclers, miners, and suppliers across India and international marketsEvaluate technical capabilities, production capacity, quality systems, certifications, pricing, traceability, compliance, and scalabilityBuild relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, processors, and strategic partnersNegotiate commercial terms, supply agreements, and partnership structuresDevelop contract manufacturing, OEM, private-label, sourcing, and distribution opportunitiesCoordinate samples, technical specifications, testing, quality, production, and deliveryBuild a reliable and scalable supplier and manufacturer networkInternational Markets and ExportsIdentify international customers and target markets for selected metals, minerals, materials, and productsResearch global demand, import requirements, HS codes, certifications, duties, regulations, sanctions, documentation, and market conditionsIdentify the most attractive international markets for export based on demand, pricing, competition, regulatory requirements, and ease of entryBuild export opportunities across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and other global marketsIdentify distributors, traders, buyers, OEMs, manufacturers, industrial users, and strategic customersConduct international customer research and develop targeted outreach plansSupport quotations, negotiations, commercial discussions, and deal closureCoordinate with logistics, documentation, compliance, customs, and shipping partnersBuild repeat export business rather than one-time transactionsBusiness Development and Program ManagementOwn projects end-to-end:Market Research → Opportunity Selection → Supplier/Manufacturer → Sample/Validation → International Customer → Commercial Deal → Export → Repeat Business → ScaleYou will coordinate across internal teams, manufacturers, suppliers, customers, logistics partners, compliance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure execution.This role will involve clear commercial targets, including identifying viable opportunities, developing qualified international leads, securing supplier and customer relationships, generating export orders, and contributing to revenue and gross margin growth.What We're Looking ForWe are looking for someone who understands industrial markets, thinks commercially, and executes aggressively.You should have:Relevant experience in critical minerals, rare earth metals, metals and minerals, mining, refining, processing, advanced materials, battery materials, or related industrial sectorsStrong business and market research skillsUnderstanding of manufacturing, processing, refining, sourcing, and supply chainsKnowledge of international trade, exports, and global market developmentAbility to identify international markets and convert market research into customer opportunitiesStrong communication, business development, and negotiation skillsAbility to evaluate products, suppliers, customers, pricing, margins, and business opportunitiesStrong execution, follow-up, and relationship-management skillsAbility to work with multiple stakeholders across countries and time zonesComfort with ambiguity, targets, and fast-moving environmentsStrong ownership, commercial judgment, and attention to detailPreferred BackgroundExperience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:Critical mineralsRare earth metalsMetals, minerals, mining, refining, or processingBattery materials and energy materialsAdvanced materialsRecycling and recovery of strategic materialsIndustrial products and componentsManufacturing and supply chainsExport / import and international tradeInternational business developmentProcurement and sourcingB2B salesChemicals and specialty materialsDefence, aerospace, electronics, or other strategic industriesExperience working with international customers, distributors, traders, OEMs, industrial buyers, or export markets will be highly valuable.Engineering, materials science, metallurgy, commerce, economics, business, supply chain, international trade, or related backgrounds are welcome.Candidates without relevant industry experience may apply only if they can demonstrate strong commercial ability, international market research skills, and a clear understanding of critical minerals, rare earth metals, or related strategic industries.Targets and Performance ExpectationsThis is a target-driven role. Success will be measured by commercial outcomes, including:High-potential critical mineral, rare earth, metal, material, and industrial product opportunities identifiedInternational markets researched and prioritizedQualified global customers and buyers identifiedManufacturer, processor, refiner, recycler, and supplier partnerships establishedSamples, technical validations, and commercial discussions completedExport opportunities developedFirst commercial orders securedRevenue and gross margin generatedRepeat international business developedNew business lines launched and scaledThe goal is not to produce research reports.The goal is to identify real opportunities, find the right suppliers and customers, enter international markets, secure export orders, and build profitable businesses.Why JoinWork directly with the foundersBuild new business lines from zeroWork across critical minerals, rare earth metals, advanced materials, manufacturing, and global marketsDevelop international customers and export marketsGain exposure to strategic and high-growth industriesHigh ownership, autonomy, and responsibilityOpportunity to build global partnershipsPerformance-based incentives and growth opportunitiesESOP opportunity for exceptional performersApplicationSend your resume to:shashank@blackmassenergies.inSubject: Business Program Manager | [Your Name]Please highlight any relevant experience in critical minerals, rare earth metals, metals and minerals, mining, refining, processing, advanced materials, battery materials, manufacturing, international trade, or exports.