Technical Development Manager - BESS

Job Title : Responsable Technique Développement BESS Location : Bordeaux, France Contract Duration: 6 months (renewable +6 months)



Project Context

As part of the development of a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) product, SAFT is seeking a Technical Manager to lead development activities across mechanical and electrotechnical scopes of grid-scale battery systems.

The role involves close coordination with discipline leads, system engineering teams, and the project manager to ensure successful execution of the development phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical development activities related to mechanical and electrotechnical components of BESS systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system engineers, package owners, and project management
• Develop and maintain a detailed project execution plan
• Identify critical paths and ensure adherence to project timelines
• Assess technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive resolution of technical issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and project objectives

Deliverables

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) established and continuously updated in coordination with discipline leads
• Technical risk register with defined mitigation actions
• Weekly progress reports highlighting key updates, risks, and actions

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