Manager - Patent

Designation: Manager / Senior Manager – BESS Product Management Department: Product Management / Engineering Location: As per business requirement Experience: 8–15 Years Industry: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Renewable Energy, Power Electronics

The BESS Product Manager will own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for utility-scale, commercial & industrial (C&I), and hybrid renewable applications.

The role involves product development, system architecture, technology evaluation, market analysis, customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination to deliver competitive and compliant energy storage solutions.

• Define and execute the BESS product roadmap aligned with market requirements.
• Evaluate emerging battery technologies (LFP, NMC, Sodium-Ion, etc.).
• Conduct competitor benchmarking and technology assessments.
• Develop product positioning, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies.
• Define system architecture for containerized BESS solutions.
• Lead integration of Battery Packs, BMS, PCS, EMS, HVAC, and Fire Suppression Systems.
• Establish technical specifications, performance KPIs, and design standards.
• Support engineering teams in design optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive new product development from concept to commercialization.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, Controls, and Software teams.
• Lead pilot deployments, validation testing, and field trials.
• Ensure manufacturability and standardization of BESS products.
• Ensure compliance with UL9540, UL1973, IEC 62933, IEEE 1547, BIS, and relevant grid codes.
• Drive safety design reviews, thermal runaway mitigation, and fire protection strategies.
• Coordinate certification activities with testing and certification agencies.
• Support sales and business development teams with technical proposals and customer presentations.
• Engage with utilities, EPCs, IPPs, consultants, and industrial customers.
• Participate in tender reviews, technical clarifications, and product demonstrations.
• Analyze customer feedback and field performance for continuous product improvement.
• Strong knowledge of BESS architecture and system integration.
• Expertise in Battery Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Power Conversion Systems (PCS).
• Understanding of battery chemistry, thermal management, and safety systems.
• Familiarity with grid integration, renewable energy systems, and power electronics.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with utility-scale and C&I BESS projects.
• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Power Electronics, Energy Systems, or related discipline.
• MBA (preferred but not mandatory).
• 8–15 years of experience in BESS, Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, Solar + Storage, or Energy Storage product development