ESS Project Manager

BYD is the global leader and pioneer in achieving Zero Emission Energy Ecosystem with battery energy storage (ESS), solar power & electrified transportation. BYD’s Energy Storage team provides battery energy storage solutions to strategic customers in the residential, commercial and utility sectors. The team is hiring a Project Manager to support the ESS team rapid growth in North America.

• Manage the execution of various ESS projects, including but not limited to production, delivery, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Coordinating crucial activities necessary for on-time project delivery within the allocated budget, including technical design, specification compliance, and after-sales support.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers/clients throughout the project execution phase.
• Collaborating with the internal engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics department to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Maintaining continuous alignment with high-level company objectives and workflows by collaborating with the Engineering, Procurement, and Business Development teams.
• Updating and maintaining project schedules to ensure accurate tracking of progress.
• Conducting occasional site visits and effectively communicating technical challenges to internal stakeholders, clients, and subcontractors.
• Reviewing activity reports and performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement, identifying areas for cost reduction and program improvement.
• Generating comprehensive reports for company management, highlighting project status, progress, and any relevant issues.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to align project scopes and timelines with realistic goals.
• Track and manage project payment, ensuring timely payment collection.
• Support contract negotiations, technical due diligence, and streamlining processes to achieve rapid closure.
• Monitoring industry trends in clean energy and conducting regular analysis, producing routine presentations to keep stakeholders informed.
• Analyzing trends in renewable energy system standards and aligning technology strategies accordingly.
• Facilitating "lessons learned" meetings after project completion to document areas of improvement and excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business, Renewable Energy, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in project coordination or management, preferably in the solar energy or renewable industry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling clear and concise interaction with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and management tools.
• Familiarity with clean energy industry trends and technical aspects of solar PV and energy storage systems.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual in Chinese Mandarin and English is required.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

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