Functional Leader

We are looking for an experienced to lead the implementation of a cloud-based Energy Management System (VEMS) and Power Plant Controller (PPC) for a grid-connected Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

You will manage requirements, suppliers, engineering, industrial networks, cybersecurity, DSO and aggregator integration, testing, commissioning and handover.

The role ensures that the complete control and communication solution meets technical, safety, regulatory, grid, operational, schedule and quality requirements.

Manage the project from requirements and design through implementation, testing, commissioning, acceptance and handover

Maintain scope, budget, schedule, risks, resources, governance, reporting and change control

Coordinate BESS, VEMS, PPC, network, cybersecurity, DSO, aggregator and site-operation stakeholders

Manage interfaces between BMS, PCS/inverters, VEMS, PPC, DSO systems and aggregator platforms

Lead requirements breakdown, acceptance criteria, traceability, design reviews and technical decision-making

Coordinate VEMS and PPC functionality, including dispatch, state-of-charge management, active and reactive power control, ramp-rate limits, frequency response, curtailment, alarms and fallback behaviour

Coordinate DSO and aggregator interfaces, submissions, witness testing, operational trials, approvals and issue resolution

Supervise network implementation, including switches, cabling, VLANs, routing, redundancy, time synchronisation, firewalls and secure remote access

Lead FAT, SAT, integrated, grid-compliance, cybersecurity, performance and operational testing

Manage test evidence, deviations, defects, corrective actions, retesting and final acceptance

Ensure complete handover of approved documentation, procedures, backups, configurations and training materials

Project execution plan, schedule, risk register and responsibility matrix

Requirements and traceability/compliance matrix

VEMS/PPC functional requirements and control philosophy

DSO and aggregator interface plans

Network architecture, topology, IP/VLAN schedules, port maps and firewall documentation

Verification, validation and test strategy

FAT, SAT, commissioning, grid-compliance, cybersecurity and performance-test documentation

DSO and aggregator approval records

Operating procedures, training material and final handover dossier

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Experience managing complex power, automation or control-system projects

Proven experience with requirements management, testing, validation, acceptance and technical interfaces

Experience coordinating with a DSO, TSO, utility, grid owner, aggregator, flexibility provider or energy-market platform

Practical knowledge of grid-connected BESS, EMS/PPC, PCS, metering, protection, power quality and grid-support functions

Experience with end-to-end testing across cloud platforms, industrial networks, firewalls, EMS/PPC, BESS and grid interfaces

Ability to manage setpoint priorities, operating limits, response times, availability, cybersecurity and communication-loss behaviour

Strong project management and stakeholder coordination capability

Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience

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Knowledge of flexibility services

Experience with ancillary services

Experience with reserve and balancing services

Knowledge of energy markets

Success means achieving full requirements traceability, safe and compliant DSO and aggregator integration, successful completion of all required testing and approvals, timely closure of issues and a complete operational handover.

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Ultra Group

Permanent employment – CONDITIONS APPLY

VISA support for eligible candidates

Insurances including health insurance

Annual wellness benefit: 5,000 SEK

Opportunities to work on international projects