ESS Regional Project Manager - UK

Sungrow - EMEA; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green tech company in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced ESS Regional Project Manager to lead energy storage projects. This role involves overseeing project planning, team coordination, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of experience in project management within the energy sector and excellent leadership skills. Competitive perks and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Bonus payments based on KPIs

Multinational team with exchanges

Training at headquarters in Germany

Visits to R&D facilities in China

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in project management leadership within energy storage, renewables, or technical infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience managing teams and developing customer relationships.
• Skilled in solution-based project management.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Motivate and guide the team to meet deadlines.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Track project payment milestones and allocate resources efficiently.
• Develop contingency plans for potential risks.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Project management leadership

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

Team management

Solution-based project management

Contract negotiation

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PRINCE2

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

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Client:

Sungrow - EMEA

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic ESS regional project manager to lead our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) business in Sungrow Europe. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of ESS projects, engaging with customers at a high level, leading teams, and supporting our expansion in a high-growth market. The ideal candidate combines organizational skills, leadership, and strategic thinking to drive results.

Your profile

Your Mission

1. Project Planning
   Define BESS project scope (S, A, B levels), goals, and deliverables across different stages. Develop detailed project plans, timelines (Gantt charts, schedules), and budgets. Identify risks and create mitigation strategies. Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members. Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams (commercial, service, product solutions, legal, finance, etc.). Motivate and guide the team to meet deadlines.
2. Team Coordination & Leadership
   Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members. Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams. Motivate and guide the team to meet deadlines.
3. Stakeholder Communication
   Act as the main point of contact for clients, executives, and team members. Provide regular progress updates (status reports, meetings). Organize meetings with key stakeholders and report to internal and external parties. Manage expectations and negotiate changes when necessary.
4. Project Payment & Resource Management
   Track project payment milestones and ensure adherence to schedules and deadlines. Allocate resources efficiently (manpower, tools, materials).
5. Risk & Issue Management
   Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans. Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that hinder progress.
6. Quality Assurance & Delivery
   Ensure deliverables meet quality standards. Conduct post-project reviews (lessons learned, performance analysis).

Your Profile

• 2-3+ years in project management leadership within energy storage, renewables, or technical infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Proven experience managing teams and developing customer relationships.
• Skilled in solution-based project management, with strong contract negotiation ability.

Project Manager Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) – PMI
• PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments)
• CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) – Entry-level

Why us?

We have the strongest PV-Inverter R&D and are the world's biggest inverter manufacturer. We are expanding our efforts, and you could be part of it! Here’s what we offer:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Bonus payments based on KPIs
• A multinational team with European and trans-European exchanges
• Technical and commercial growth opportunities in string inverters, central inverters, inverter stations, transformers, switchgear, and storage solutions
• Training at our headquarters in Germany and visits to our R&D facilities in China

About us

We are a green tech company with young, creative minds, committed to our mission – Clean Power for All! With over 650 GW of clean power installed worldwide, we are making significant progress.

Founded in 1997 by Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow leads in solar inverter R&D with a broad product portfolio for utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and residential applications, including floating PV, EV solutions, and renewable hydrogen systems.

Want to learn more about working with us? Check out our company culture and opportunities!