Job Opportunity: Lead Project Manager for NAS Battery Supply Chain
The implications of climate change for our future and the necessary actions are obvious. Among the crucial measures, the transition to large-scale clean energy stands out. The global demand for power from renewable sources like wind and solar is on the rise. Stationary energy storage emerges as a key technology, ensuring a reliable power supply despite the intermittent nature of these sources by storing excess energy and discharging it during peak demand.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions by establishing large-scale production capacities for NAS batteries—a cutting-edge technology ideal for long-duration stationary energy storage with superior features.
What You Can Expect
As Lead Project Manager, you will establish and lead the global supply chain project management for NAS battery factories. Your responsibilities include:
- Managing daily project operations such as prioritization, timeline planning, task monitoring, stakeholder coordination, data exchange, and problem-solving for critical items.
- Facilitating the Supplier Development and Engineering Decision Board and Steering Committees.
- Collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional global partners, managing supplier relations, task forces, and critical topics.
- Managing, structuring, and organizing project data and tasks, while driving digital transformation and modernization of project management and supplier development tools.
- Establishing, monitoring, and optimizing reporting systems, including the Supplier Development Dashboard, aligned with project KPIs.
- Standardizing and optimizing supplier development processes such as assessments, sourcing, and control.
- Ensuring compliance with business practices, regulations, and QEHS standards.
What You Offer
- Degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or business administration.
- Relevant work experience in project management, supplier management, or procurement within automotive, battery manufacturing, or similar industries.
- Deep knowledge of project management, sourcing, product launch, and industrialization processes.
- Ability to deliver tangible, sustainable results in a target-oriented manner.
- Excellent English and German communication skills; proficiency in Japanese is a plus.
- Strong collaboration skills and a passion for contributing to sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change.
What We Offer
- Potential involvement in future plant development and investment projects following initial investment success.
- Access to inspiring networks like Women in Business for idea development and implementation.
- Mentoring and learning opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- Career development paths, including job rotation opportunities.
- Support services such as childcare, fitness and health facilities, and medical care centers.
- Benefits like the Deutschlandticket, job bike programs, and more.
How to Reach Us
- Contact Yasemin Koparan (Talent Acquisition) at +49 30 2005-58540 for questions about this position.
- Reach out to our recruiting team for more information.
- Find initial application process details on our website.
About Us
BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH (BSES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF SE, is the exclusive distributor of NAS batteries and co-developer of NAS technology with Japanese partner NGK Insulators Ltd. Learn more about us at our website.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is our greatest strength! Join our global team that values inclusion and equal opportunities, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability, or belief.