Senior Project Manager – Execution

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. Lead the planning and execution of large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, including project scope, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with project documentation and reporting requirements.

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationPrimavera P6 Scheduling SoftwareEPC Project ExperienceStrong Leadership and Collaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementStakeholder CommunicationContract ManagementProject Performance TrackingIssue ResolutionCompliance ManagementResource Management

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsCollaboration SkillsInfluencing SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsCustomer-Facing Presence

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsProject Controls ProcessesScheduling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationLean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Power ProjectsRenewable Energy ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsSubstation ProjectsClient Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and execution of large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications
Monitor progress against the master schedule and resolve schedule, cost, and execution risks
Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, logistics, construction, and commissioning
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams
Track project performance and prepare status updates
Maintain visibility of key deliverables and action items
Identify and mitigate project risks, manage escalations, and support issue and claims resolution
Ensure project documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are maintained
Travel approximately 15% or as required for project site visits, client meetings, and team meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Minimum 10+ years of experience managing large-scale industrial, power, energy, renewable energy, or BESS projects
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders
Experience managing projects with contract values of approximately $100M+
Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills
Demonstrated success in client-facing project leadership roles
Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a matrixed and global organization
Experience and knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) preferred
EPC project experience preferred
Power Plant and/or Substation project experience preferred
PMP Certification preferred
Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred
Strong ability to manage complex schedules, resources, budgets, and project deliverables
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, clients, contractors, and project teams
Ability to identify project challenges, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions
Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and project controls processes
Experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software highly desirable
Strong customer-facing presence and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to build trust and maintain effective client relationships
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement (2–3 days in office)
Equal opportunity employment
Opportunity to work on sustainable energy storage and optimization solutions