Operations Manager - BESS

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global clean energy leader in the UAE is seeking a qualified professional to manage operations at BESS Proc Co. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or finance, alongside 6-8 years of experience in contracts and purchasing, with a minimum of 2-3 years in a managerial role. Responsibilities include overseeing testing processes, managing third-party agencies, and coordinating financial requirements. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential. This position plays a critical role in advancing renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in contracts and purchasing in a large organization.
• At least 2-3 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of BESS Proc Co, including qualification testing and quality assurance.
• Manage third-party inspection agencies for various testing processes.
• Oversee the production process of technologies purchased by BESS Proc Co.
• Coordinate delivery plans and storage plans as applicable.
• Manage the financial process, including opening LCs and cash flow.
• Negotiate technical requirements of supply agreements.

Skills

Knowledge of financial, legal and corporate responsibility matters

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Ability to prioritize actions and manage a diverse team

Customer service

Planning and organizing skills

Ability to negotiate with suppliers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or finance

Job description

Established in 2006, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a global clean energy leader, transforming how the world produces and consumes energy through bold innovation and commercial excellence.

Masdar is a clean energy investor, developer and operator, advancing renewable energy projects across key markets and technologies, with a global project portfolio capacity to date of over 51 gigawatts (GW).

Jointly owned by TAQA, ADNOC and Mubadala, Masdar is driving the scale‑up of renewables worldwide, targeting a portfolio capacity of 100GW by 2030.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of BESS Proc Co (including qualification testing, pre‑production test, testing and quality assurance).
• Manage the third‑party inspection agencies responsible for qualification testing, pre‑shipment testing, production testing, site testing and warranty period testing to ensure components are as per the required specifications and performance parameters.
• Manage the production process of the technologies purchased by BESS Proc Co.
• Manage the Sponsors qualification process of suppliers, technologies and production lines in line with overall contracts and supply chain standards and policies and business/project requirements.
• Manage and monitor the manufacturing and transportation schedule.
• Coordinate and arrange the delivery plan, manage the storage plan (as applicable) and delivery schedule.
• Ensure BOM material used and proper traceability to satisfy the Lenders requirements.
• Manage the finance process and requirements including but not limited to: Opening LCs to the OEMs, review of documentation and coordination with the banks, issuance of invoices and following up on payments, manage the cash flow and ensure positivity, coordinate with the SPVs for the payment processes, coordination with the banks.
• Managing the bonds (advance, performance, warranty bond).
• Support in the negotiation of the technical requirements of the supply agreements in order to ensure that deals are favorable to the Consortium and its shareholders.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or finance or related field

Preferred Experience

• 6-8 years of experience in contracts and purchasing in a large organization requiring the procurement of a large range of products and services, including at least 2-3 years in a managerial role.

Additional Information

Job‑Specific Skills

• Knowledge of financial, legal and corporate responsibility matters
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize actions and manage a diverse team
• Customer service
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers

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