Engineering Program Manager (Battery Energy Storage)

Allye Energy • Full-time • London, England • 5m ago

Company Description

At Allye, we are on a mission to empower individuals and businesses solve grid constrains and lower costs while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable planet. We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Program Manager to lead our engineering project management function and drive the technical development of the Allye MAX battery energy storage systems. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you will build and manage a team of project engineers whilst maintaining direct involvement in technical decision-making and system development.

As the engineering program leader, you will coordinate all activities across multiple engineering disciplines, external stakeholders, and manufacturing partners. You'll have full program autonomy to define requirements, lead cross-functional engineering teams, and drive overall project delivery from concept through to series production.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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