Product manager Battery

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
  
We are looking for a Product Manager Battery with the main responsibility of focusing on battery technology. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work. Preferred location(s) for this position is the Herndon, VA or Toronto, Ontario region. You could also work remote, in the US or Canada eastern time zone except New York state. 
  
Your role and responsibilities:
 

As a Product manager, your work will include: 

• Collaborate with battery cell/module/rack suppliers and develop selection and screening. Obtain and understand product characteristics and value, and work cross-functionally to select technologies/solutions/components, maximising value for the business and our end customers
• Lead the technical discussions with battery vendors. Co-operate closely with sourcing
• Collaborate and support our proposal and sourcing and delivery organisation in battery related tasks. Work cross-functionally with Engineering, delivery, supply chain, sales, marketing, and quality to launch products and solutions
• Be responsible for data and documentation internally and externally. Help to establish and enforce product definition and life cycle strategy
• Together with Engineering, Develop system, component, and sub-component specifications for the various elements of a Battery energy storage system, such as functional, performance, and compliance requirements for rack BMS, system BMS, modules, and rack switchgear
• Work cross-functionally with product development, delivery, supply chain, sales, marketing, and quality to launch products and solutions 
• Create and document product documentation such as manuals, application guides, and source content for marketing material

The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of the Product Management and Application Engineering team with diverse expertise. 
 
Requirements for the position: 

• Can do, systematic attitude with excellent communication skills. Team player attitude internally and externally, Entrepreneurial drive.
• +3-7 years of product development/management experience, preferably in battery and/or energy storage renewables systems, including electronics, electrical and BMS design 
• Knowledge of batteries and energy storage industry certifications and compliance standards 
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, vendors, shop and office in a fast-paced environment 
• Language skills: Mandarin is seen as an advantage. 
• Willing to travel 30% of the time 

Last application date: 09/05/2024 

Why you and us:
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.
 
Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA or Canada without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer. 

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