Position Summary
The ESS Project Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of utility-scale and commercial energy storage system projects. This role requires strong coordination across cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet contractual and technical requirements. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of ESS technologies and project life-cycles, with experience managing international production and logistics workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Project Life-cycle Management
- Lead and manage full project life-cycle from pre-sales support through contract negotiation, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, commissioning, and post-sales service.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients throughout the project execution phase.
Planning and Execution
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and budgets.
- Drive on-time delivery of milestones by coordinating with sales, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams.
Cross-functional Coordination
- Facilitate collaboration between ME-based teams and overseas production facilities to ensure alignment on build schedules and delivery timelines.
- Support ME legal, sales, engineering, and finance teams in contract development, review, and execution.
ESS Pipeline and Production Alignment
- Collect and regularly update the ME ESS project pipeline in collaboration with the Dubai sales team.
- Align ESS product demand forecasts with overseas manufacturing capacity and shipping schedules.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Coordinate logistics activities to meet customer delivery expectations and contractual
commitments.
- Build and manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight partners.
Commissioning and Site Support
- Coordinate with commissioning and field services teams to ensure seamless handover from factory to field, supporting project energization and system validation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during commissioning with support from engineering and QA teams.
Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
- Provide transparent project updates to internal and external stakeholders through dashboards, reports, and regular project meetings.
- Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and changes in project scope, timeline, or cost.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Project Management, or a related
technical field.
- 25 years of experience in project or program management, preferably in the renewable energy or energy storage industry.
Industry Knowledge
- Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid-scale ESS architecture, UL
certifications, domestic content requirements, and applicable interconnection/utility standards.
