Manager

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Manager

To drive techno-commercial evaluation, bid participation, and route-to-market development for BESS and hybrid (Solar + Storage / Wind + Storage) projects, ensuring alignment with Azure's growth strategy, profitability targets, and evolving market opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Techno-Commercial Evaluation

• Perform detailed techno-commercial feasibility analysis for standalone and hybrid BESS projects
• Evaluate system sizing, configuration, and optimization based on use cases (peak shifting, ancillary services, RTC power, etc.)

2. Bid Management & Project Origination

• Identify and track BESS, hybrid, and FDRE tender opportunities
• Lead/support end-to-end bid preparation
• Coordinate with internal teams for cost inputs, risk assessment, and bid approvals

3. Market & Regulatory Intelligence

• Track policy and regulatory developments related to BESS, ancillary markets, and grid services
• Analyse market trends, tariff benchmarks, and competitor strategies
• Engage with stakeholders such as MNRE, CERC, SECI, CTU, state utilities and industry bodies such as IESA

4. Costing & Commercial Strategy

• Develop and maintain cost benchmarks for BESS components (cells, PCS, EMS, EPC, etc.)
• Work with OEMs and suppliers for techno-commercial optimization

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, and Construction teams
• Support project structuring and risk mitigation strategies
• Provide inputs for contracting, vendor selection, and project timelines

6. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build relationships with BESS OEMs, integrators, EPC players, and consultants
• Participate in technical discussions, negotiations, and due diligence processes

7. Reporting & Decision Support

• Support in preparing board approval proposals and seeking investment/bidding approval process
• Present opportunities to management with clear articulation of risks, returns, and strategic fit

Desired Experience and Skills:

• 1. Experience6–10 years of experience in renewable energy / power sector, with at least:
• 2–4 years in BESS, hybrid projects, or grid-scale storage
• Experience in techno-commercial roles, bidding, or project development
• Must have end-to-end exposure to the lifecycle of BESS projects

• 2. Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical / Power preferred)

3. Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of BESS technologies, regulatory frameworks and power markets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-evolving environment