Hardware Project Manager – BMS (BESS Domain)

Roles & Responsibilities :

Seeking an experienced Hardware Project Manager to lead development and delivery of Battery Management System (BMS) hardware for grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role involves end-to-end ownership of hardware lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, system integration, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead complete lifecycle of BMS hardware projects (concept ? design ? validation ? release)

• Define scope, timelines, milestones, and resource plans

• Monitor project KPIs, risks, and ensure on-time delivery

Hardware Development & Technical Coordination

• Drive development of:

  • BMS electronics (AFE, MCU, sensing, protection circuits)

  • Communication interfaces (CAN, Ethernet)

• Ensure alignment with BESS system architecture (battery, PCS, EMS integration)

• Coordinate cross-functional teams: Hardware, Software, Mechanical, V&V

System Requirements & Integration

• Translate system-level requirements into hardware specifications

• Ensure requirement traceability and system-level integration

• Support end-to-end product integration and change management

Validation, Quality & Compliance

• Lead DVP, validation, and qualification testing

• Drive FMEA, root cause analysis, and issue resolution

• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (IEC, UL, functional safety)

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

• Manage vendors for PCB design, prototyping, and testing

• Ensure clear communication and alignment on deliverables

Documentation & Product Release

• Ensure availability of:

  • Design documents, test reports, interface specifications

• Support product release, certification, and manufacturing handover

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Experience

• 15–20 years in hardware development & project management

• Experience in BMS / Battery Systems / Power Electronics / BESS

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:

  • BMS architecture, battery sensing, balancing

  • Embedded hardware & analog/digital design

  • System integration in energy storage systems

• Understanding of validation processes (DVP, testing, reliability)

Project & Tools

• Experience in:

  • Project planning, risk management, stakeholder handling

• Tools: Jira / MS Project / equivalent tracking tools

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership & communication skills

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset (critical for BMS domain)

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to certification and compliance processes

Key Success Metrics

• On-time project delivery

• Hardware quality and reliability

• Compliance with standards

• Stakeholder satisfaction