Javad Khazaee

Javad Khazaee is a seasoned engineering program manager with extensive experience in battery technology, product development, and project management across multiple sectors. Currently serving as a Sr. Staff Engineering Program Manager at Proterra Inc., Javad leads the development of innovative battery systems for commercial vehicles, managing a team of 20 engineers while fostering collaboration and strategic relationships with both customers and suppliers. Previous roles include Principal Program Manager at Zalando SE, where Javad established project intake processes and led transformative programs, and Program Manager at Ford Motor Company, noted for pioneering cost-saving initiatives and successfully launching major vehicle programs. Javad's foundation in engineering is supported by academic credentials in project/process management and industrial management from Bergische Universität Wuppertal and Aston University.