Engineering Program Manager (Battery Energy Storage)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop a team of project engineers responsible for coordinating engineering activities across battery systems, platforms, and integration projects
- Provide technical mentorship and career development for project engineering team members
- Establish engineering project management best practices, processes, and standards
- Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, technical assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Foster collaboration between engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, software, systems)
Program & Project Management
- Own end-to-end program delivery of the Allye MAX range of Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects from concept through manufacturing scale-up
- Accountable for program quality, delivery timelines, cost targets, feature development, technology roadmaps, and risk mitigation
- Coordinate complex workstreams across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Monitor project progress using engineering metrics and KPIs, implementing corrective actions when needed
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop robust mitigation strategies
Technical Engineering Oversight
- Develop comprehensive functional and non-functional requirements at system and subsystem levels
- Lead system architecture definition and ensure alignment with program objectives
- Make critical engineering trade-off decisions in major component selection and technology choices
- Oversee technical design reviews and approval processes for systems, subsystems, and components
- Drive battery integration strategies, thermal management solutions, and power electronics optimisation
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, grid codes (G99), and regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Management & Documentation
- Collaborate with suppliers and project partners to ensure on-time, quality delivery of engineering solutions
- Interface with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including specifications, DFMEAs, test plans, and validation protocols
- Manage engineering design release processes and change control procedures
- Implement cost tracking, Bill of Materials (BoM) optimization, and weight management reporting
- Present technical program updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Qualifications
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (Master's preferred)
- 3-5 years managing battery or EV projects in automotive industry
- 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in battery systems, energy storage
- 3+ years of technical team leadership experience managing project engineers
- Strong understanding of battery technologies, BMS design, power conversion etc
- Experience with system-level engineering, requirements management, and validation
- APM/Prince2 certification or equivalent project management qualification
- Track record of delivering complex engineering programs from concept to production
- Experience with engineering project management tools and frameworks (GANTT charts, risk management, V-model development, change control)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with engineering decision-making
- Excellent communication with ability to translate technical concepts to audiences
- Experience with compliance frameworks and regulatory environments
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and cost
Highly Desirable
- Advanced degree in engineering or related technical field
- Grid connection and G99/grid code compliance experience
- Power electronics and inverter technology background
- Automotive or aerospace program management experience
- Experience with circular economy principles and second-life battery applications
- Software integration and IoT connectivity knowledge for smart energy systems
- Lean/Agile development methodologies experience
Personal Attributes
- Engineering mindset with hands-on technical problem-solving approach
- Strong self-motivation with ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
- Exceptional team collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills
- Adaptability and resilience in managing changing priorities and requirements
- Passion for sustainable technology and clean energy solutions
- Detail-oriented with commitment to engineering excellence and safety standards
Additional Information
Please note that at this time we are unable to provide UK visa sponsorship
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