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Head of BESS
Job summary
A leading German energy company is seeking a Head of BESS to oversee the growth strategy in Battery Energy Storage Systems. This pivotal role involves defining market strategies, managing projects, and building a dedicated BESS team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in energy storage, strong technical expertise, and fluency in both German and English. This remote-first position offers a competitive compensation package and significant career growth opportunities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 7+ years’ experience in energy storage or renewables with leadership exposure.
- Strong technical and commercial understanding of BESS and regulatory topics.
- Proven track record overseeing large renewable projects.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement BESS growth strategy across Germany and Europe.
- Lead development of standalone and hybrid PV+BESS projects.
- Oversee investment cases and commercial structures for BESS assets.
Skills
I’m partnering with a well-established German IPP - highly respected in the PV sector and now investing heavily in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - to appoint a Head of BESS. This is a pivotal strategic role for an experienced energy storage leader who wants to build and scale a major business unit from the ground up.
You’ll take full ownership of the company’s BESS strategy and portfolio, driving everything from market positioning and technology selection through to project delivery and operational performance. This is an exceptional chance to step into a visible leadership role with strong board-level support and the financial stability of a proven renewables player.
- Define, own, and implement the BESS growth strategy across Germany and Europe.
- Lead development of standalone and hybrid PV+BESS projects from origination to commissioning.
- Select and negotiate with integrators, EPC partners, technology providers, and grid stakeholders.
- Oversee investment cases, commercial structures, and all financial modelling related to BESS assets.
- Build and lead a dedicated BESS team—including engineering, project management, and operations.
- Ensure optimal operation, safety, and performance of storage assets in the long term.
- Act as the senior internal and external ambassador for the BESS business line.
- 7+ years’ experience in energy storage, renewables, or grid solutions, ideally with leadership exposure.
- Strong technical and commercial understanding of BESS, EMS / PCS, battery technologies, regulatory topics, and German / EU market mechanisms.
- Proven track record overseeing BESS (or large renewable) projects through the full lifecycle.
- Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to operate strategically while staying hands‑on.
- Fluent German and English.
- Remote‑first - work from anywhere in Germany.
- Join a financially solid, established IPP with a strong market reputation.
- Shape an ambitious new BESS division with real autonomy and executive sponsorship.
- Competitive compensation with strong growth and long‑term career potential.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.