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

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

Please note that at this time we are unable to provide UK visa sponsorship

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