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ABOUT ZENOBEOur goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.Were building and operating the worlds most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. Weve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,000 electric vehicles worldwide. In our first five years we have raised nearly 1.8 billion in funding and have expanded into other markets such as the US. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.THE OPPORTUNITYWe are looking to recruit a Technical Project Manager with experience in the energy market to support the growth of the Network & Infrastructure business, driving the delivery of our SCADA and end-end control solution work packages across some of the most interesting and large scale BESS projects in Europe.The candidate will bring a good understanding of proposal and project management, have a proven experience in the delivery of technical projects, and have the engineering capability and credibility to manage projects through development and delivery phases. Reporting into the Head of Network Infrastructure Projects, the role integrates with team members in procurement, legal, finance, engineering and construction to build complex, highly optimized SCADA products, backed up by solid contracts. The role includes liaising with third parties and managing contractors and other external stakeholders in addition to internal subject matter experts. It will be a requirement to hit the ground running and to be comfortable operating at a rapid pace to ensure the overall BESS projects have these critical work packages delivered on time and to budget.The role is flexible in location, but will require occasional travel to and from the project site and the London Head Office.A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAYWork with Zenobe Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help define and document technical requirements for 3rd party engineering and software development teams.Work with Zenobe SMEs to roll out the scalable solution developed on current projects for large scale deployment including launching internationally.Provide guidance on best practices for project execution, including Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.Identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact project success.Collaborate with 3rd party engineering and software development teams to define technical requirements.Act as the primary liaison between technical teams (engineering), Product and the NI Delivery teams.Work closely with the NI Delivery Project Managers and become an embedded part of the project teams, ensuring this critical package of work is delivered in accordance with the wider project schedule and requirements.Facilitate meetings, progress reports, and status updates to maintain alignment.Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns proactively to keep projects on track.Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.Troubleshoot technical and operational challenges in collaboration with internal teams and third party vendors.Ensure adherence to industry standards, cybersecurity best practices, and compliance requirements.Oversee the full project lifecycle, from initiation to deployment, including deriving KPIs and completing benefit realisation.Track progress, identify bottlenecks, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget clear risk managementEnsure compliance with technical standards and regulatory requirements.Health and SafetyActively contribute to Zenobe''s commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenob is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.Essential skills:Project and proposal managementProject controls management including scheduling, cost control, change management etc.Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) and MS ProjectTechnical background in C&I Engineering / SCADA / ProductOutstanding attention to detailStrong planning, risk management and organisational skills, team playerPragmatic, proactive and solution drivenStrong commercial skills comfortable with legal contracts and project commercialsExcellent communication skills, capable of presenting project updatesExperience of managing projects through the construction and commissioning phasesStrong stakeholder and contractor management skillsEssential competencies:High quality education (bachelors degree or masters) in engineering (C&I preferred)A genuine passion in clean energy and our social and environmental missionSolid work experience (minimum 3 years) in engineering / management / technical consultant in energy storage or renewables sectorsKnowledge of the UK energy storage landscapeMust have hands-on technical experienceMust have a sound understanding of the technical, performance, and integration of power plant control systemsMust have experience with DNO and TO connection works and Balance of Plant equipmentGood experience dealing with customers and suppliersAbility to work in the HQ in London and travel UK wide and internationallyDesire to work in a fast moving, high pressure and entrepreneurial environmentDesirable but non-essential skills:Experience in renewables, and/or EV infrastructureKnowledge of the US and Australia marketsProject Management Qualification (APM, Prince2 etc)Experience in Agile, SCRUM, Kanban methodologiesWORKING AT ZENOBEWere passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenob a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.If youd like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, wed love to hear from you!WHAT WE OFFERCharge your career at Zenob and receiveUp to 33% annual bonus for being awesome25 days holiday, plus bank holidaysPrivate Medical Insurance1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we doEV Salary Sacrifice SchemePension scheme, up to 8% matched contributionsEnhanced parental leaveCash back health planPlus moreLots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and lets see how we can make it work.OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenob. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenob, please let us know when you apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr