Job Description
The ESS Project Manager oversees the end-to-end execution of utility-scale and commercial energy storage system projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely, within-budget delivery while managing technical, logistical, and stakeholder communication aspects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle from pre-sales support to post-sales service for energy storage system projects.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and budgets to ensure on-time delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across U.S. and overseas facilities to align build schedules and delivery timelines.
- Collect and update project pipeline data, aligning product demand with manufacturing capacity and shipping schedules.
- Coordinate logistics activities and manage relationships with third-party logistics providers to meet delivery commitments.
- Support commissioning and field teams to ensure seamless system handover, energization, and validation.
- Provide project updates and communicate risks, opportunities, and scope changes to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Project Management, or a related technical field.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in project or program management, preferably in the renewable energy or energy storage industry.
- Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid-scale ESS architecture, UL certifications, domestic content requirements, and applicable interconnection utility standards.
- Strong organizational and execution skills with experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to think critically and proactively address project risks and issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as project needs dictate.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 USD
Work schedule: Not explicitly specified
Work environment perks: Not explicitly specified
Additional benefits: Equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion
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