Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Project Manager

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development.

Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment.

Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization. Position Overview The ESS Project Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of utility-scale and commercial energy storage system projects.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of ESS technologies and project lifecycles, with experience managing international production and logistics workflows.

, and applicable interconnection/utility standards. Skills and Competencies Project Management: Strong organizational and execution skills with experience using tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera.

Key Responsibilities

Project Lifecycle Management Lead and manage full project lifecycle from pre-sales support through contract negotiation, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, commissioning, and post-sales service. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients throughout the project execution phase. Planning and Execution Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and budgets.

Drive on-time delivery of milestones by coordinating with sales, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams. S. based teams and overseas production facilities to ensure alignment on build schedules and delivery timelines.

S. legal, sales, engineering, and finance teams in contract development, review, and execution. ESS Pipeline and Production Alignment Collect and regularly update the S.

S. sales team. Align ESS product demand forecasts with overseas manufacturing capacity and shipping schedules.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Coordinate logistics activities to meet customer delivery expectations and contractual commitments. Build and manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight partners. Commissioning and Site Support Coordinate with commissioning and field services teams to ensure seamless handover from factory to field, supporting project energization and system validation.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during commissioning with support from engineering and QA teams. Stakeholder Communication and Reporting Provide transparent project updates to internal and external stakeholders through dashboards, reports, and regular project meetings. Identify and communicate risks, opportunities, and changes in project scope, timeline, or costs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Project Management, or a related technical field. 2–5 years of experience in project or program management, preferably in the renewable energy or energy storage industry.