Global ESS Program Lead & Manager

CATL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CATL in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead overseas energy storage customer engagements, identify needs and drive high-value ESS projects.

You will coordinate with account PMs, development and sales teams, manage multi-department commissioning and after-sales activities, and build strong customer trust.

This role requires at least 3 years of PM experience, overseas exposure, and familiarity with ESS, Li-ion batteries, and related utility markets.

Qualifications

• PM with at least 3 years of experience
• Overseas working experience preferred
• Familiar with ESS project business model and development
• Experience in electric power/utility, ESS, Li-ion battery preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage overseas energy storage customers in the UK to identify needs and uncover high-value projects.
• Assist account PMs in coordinating critical meetings and addressing key issues at the customer side.
• Improve coordination across multiple customer contacts and strengthen face-to-face communication.
• Coordinate internal resources with account PMs to qualify opportunities and engage customers.
• Coordinate onsite colleagues from other departments to ensure progress of commissioning and after-sales tasks, resolving cross-department issues.
• Establish program team, initiate and lead to deliver and manage schedule, quality, cost, and risk.
• Manage the onsite PM team and provide training to enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Report writing

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

CATL in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead overseas energy storage customer engagements, identify needs and drive high-value ESS projects.

You will coordinate with account PMs, development and sales teams, manage multi-department commissioning and after-sales activities, and build strong customer trust.

This role requires at least 3 years of PM experience, overseas exposure, and familiarity with ESS, Li-ion batteries, and related utility markets.