Senior BESS Manager

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THRYVE

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Munich, Germany

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Senior BESS Manager (m/f/d)


? Munich, Germany | Full-time | Hybrid


Reporting to: Head of BESS / Head of Projects


Lead the delivery of utility-scale battery storage

Take a leading role in turning battery storage opportunities into operating assets. Based in Munich, you’ll own a portfolio of utility-scale BESS projects across Germany, guiding standalone and co-located storage projects from development through grid connection, construction and commissioning.

This is a senior role with real influence over project direction. You’ll lead technical and commercial decisions, manage key delivery partners and bring internal teams together to resolve challenges and keep projects moving.


Your responsibilities


  • Own project delivery: Lead a portfolio of BESS projects across the full lifecycle, taking responsibility for budgets, schedules, quality and risk.
  • Lead grid connection: Drive applications and negotiations with DSOs and TSOs, coordinating technical requirements and connection milestones.
  • Guide technical decisions: Oversee system sizing, technology selection, PCS specification and MV/HV integration with engineering teams.
  • Lead procurement and negotiations: Manage tenders, evaluate proposals and negotiate commercial terms with EPCs, battery suppliers and service providers.
  • Progress permitting: Coordinate with authorities, landowners and development teams to secure approvals and resolve obstacles.
  • Oversee execution: Lead contractor coordination through construction, commissioning and handover to operations or asset management.
  • Support commercial performance: Work with trading and optimisation partners to align project design with FCR, aFRR and arbitrage opportunities.
  • Provide senior oversight: Report portfolio progress, present recommendations and escalate risks with clear mitigation plans.
  • Raise delivery standards: Improve project processes and share expertise across the team.


What you bring


  • At least five years’ project management experience in BESS, renewables or energy infrastructure.
  • A proven track record of delivering utility-scale BESS projects, with experience through construction and commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of German grid-connection processes and the electricity market.
  • Experience leading EPC contractors, suppliers and complex commercial negotiations.
  • Sound technical and commercial judgement, with the ability to assess trade-offs and make clear recommendations.
  • Confidence managing senior stakeholders and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Fluent German and English.


Experience that would help you stand out


  • A degree in electrical engineering, energy engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience delivering standalone and hybrid PV-plus-storage projects.
  • Knowledge of BESS revenue stacking, ancillary services and optimisation.
  • A background in MV/HV substations or grid integration.
  • Experience mentoring colleagues or improving portfolio delivery processes.
  • PMP, PRINCE2 or a similar qualification.


Why this role?


You’ll combine portfolio ownership with hands-on project leadership, influencing how storage projects are designed, contracted and delivered. From your Munich base, you’ll help bring energy infrastructure into operation across Germany.

Ready to lead complex BESS projects and see the results of your decisions on the ground? Get in touch to find out more.