Operations Manager - BESS

About the Company

Founded in 2006, Masdar is a major clean energy company focused on reshaping global energy production and consumption through innovation and strong commercial execution. The business invests in, develops, and operates renewable energy projects across multiple markets and technologies, with a global portfolio that has reached more than 51 GW. Backed by TAQA, ADNOC, and Mubadala, the company is working toward expanding its portfolio to 100 GW by 2030.

Role Overview

The Operations Manager for BESS will oversee operational activity for the BESS Procurement Company, with responsibility spanning testing, quality assurance, production oversight, logistics coordination, financial administration, and supplier-related processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full operational workflow for the BESS Procurement Company, including qualification checks, pre-production trials, testing, and quality control.
• Coordinate with third-party inspection bodies handling qualification, pre-shipment, production, site, and warranty-stage testing to verify that parts and systems meet required specifications and performance standards.
• Supervise the production cycle for technologies procured by the BESS Procurement Company.
• Lead the supplier qualification process for suppliers, technologies, and production lines in alignment with contract terms, supply chain policies, and project or business needs.
• Track and manage manufacturing progress as well as transport timelines.
• Plan delivery arrangements, oversee storage planning where needed, and maintain delivery schedules.
• Ensure bill of materials usage is traceable and properly documented to meet lender requirements.
• Handle finance-related processes, including opening letters of credit for OEMs, reviewing documentation, coordinating with banks, issuing invoices, following up on payments, managing cash flow to maintain a positive position, supporting SPV payment workflows, and liaising with banks.
• Administer financial security instruments such as advance, performance, and warranty bonds.
• Assist in negotiating technical terms of supply agreements so that the final arrangements support the consortium and its shareholders.

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, finance, or a related discipline is preferred. The role calls for 6 to 8 years of experience in contracts and purchasing within a large organization handling a broad range of goods and services, including 2 to 3 years in a managerial capacity.

Job-Specific Skills

The position requires strong knowledge of financial, legal, and corporate responsibility matters, along with excellent communication, interpersonal, research, and analytical abilities. The right candidate should be capable of prioritizing work, managing a varied team, maintaining a customer-focused approach, organizing tasks effectively, and negotiating confidently with suppliers.

Additional Information

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