Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Project Manager

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 lifecycles, with experience managing international production and logistics workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage full project lifecycle 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; 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; Facilitate collaboration between U.S. based teams and overseas production facilities to ensure alignment on build schedules and delivery timelines; Support U.S. legal, sales, engineering, and finance teams in contract development, review, and execution; Collect and regularly update the U.S. ESS project pipeline in collaboration with the U.S. sales team; Align ESS product demand forecasts with overseas manufacturing capacity and shipping schedules; Coordinate logistics activities to meet customer delivery expectations and contractual commitments; Build and manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight partners; 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; 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 costs

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Project Management, or a related technical field; 2–5 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 tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 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

Nice to have

Mandarin/English bilingual proficiency strongly preferred; PMP or equivalent project management certification; Experience working with international suppliers or manufacturing partners, particularly in Asia; Experience supporting EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) or turnkey project delivery in the renewable sector; Knowledge of energy storage software platforms, SCADA integration, and energy market applications