Operations Manager – BESS

Masdar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified manager to oversee the operations of BESS Procurement Company. This role involves managing quality assurance processes, coordinating third-party inspections, and overseeing the production of technologies. With a strong financial background required, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience, including a managerial role. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to negotiate effectively and prioritize tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• 6-8 years of experience in contracts and purchasing is required, with a minimum of 2-3 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee operations of BESS Proc Co, ensuring quality and testing.
• Coordinate and manage third-party inspection agencies for qualification and testing.
• Oversee production process and manage delivery schedules.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with financial processes.
• Negotiate technical requirements for 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

Customer service

Planning and organizing skills

Ability to negotiate with suppliers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or finance

Job description

Company 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

• 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