Battery Energy Storage Systems (Bess) Project Manager (F/M/D) | Ignitis Renewables

Ignitis group • Full-time • Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship • 1m ago

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of green energy generation across the Baltics? Ignitis Renewables is a part of Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

Ignitis Renewables focuses on developing green generation and green flexibility technologies. By developing onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery and power-to-X technologies, the company is implementing Ignitis Group’s strategic priority to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green capacities by 2030.

www.ignitisrenewables.com

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and manage our portfolio of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Poland. This is a unique opportunity to oversee projects from greenfield development and acquisition to successful implementation, while ensuring optimal economic, legal, and technical feasibility.

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

Leading and managing a diverse portfolio of BESS projects, including greenfield developments, acquisitions, and implementation phases
Supervising and evaluating the economic, legal, and technical aspects of BESS projects to ensure all value streams (e.g., capacity market, arbitrage, FCR/FRR, and others) deliver profitability
Working closely with central business development, project finance, and financial modeling teams to assess and optimize BESS project performance
Staying ahead of global technological advancements and trends in the BESS market to incorporate cutting-edge solutions into projects
Assisting with securing project financing both before and after the commercial operation date (COD), ensuring the financial health and success of projects
Collaborate with development, construction, and operations & maintenance (O&M) teams to drive project excellence
Develop and implement best practices and tools to enhance project execution and management efficiency.

Qualifications

University degree in electrical engineering, economics, or a related field
At least 5 years of project management experience in the energy sector, including a minimum of 2 years specifically in BESS project development in Poland
Proven knowledge of European and Polish energy laws, balancing and capacity market regulations, and energy market economics
Strong ability to model complex energy project business cases and navigate challenges in renewable energy projects
Skilled at engaging with diverse stakeholders across functions and levels of seniority, with a collaborative, innovative, and creative mindset
Fluent in Polish and English.

Additional Information

To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, volleyball, and basketball teams, etc.
A package of additional benefits to choose from: health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.

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