Project Manager for the Battery Testing Unit

Job: Other
Location: Donostia (Spain)
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: On site

CIDETEC Energy Storage

Would you like to build the future? Join CIDETEC! CIDETEC is a technology centre that brings together three leading international centres in the fields of Energy Storage, Surface Engineering and Nanomedicine. For more than 25 years, we have been working with leading companies to develop technology that makes the world a better place.

A cutting-edge, diverse and international centre awaits you!

Job description

CIDETEC Energy Storage is looking for someone to join its Battery Testing Unit, where the batteries of the future are tested for a wide range of applications, from automotive to aerospace.

Want to be part of this revolution? We’re waiting for you!

Our work covers the entire value chain, from battery chemistry to the final application. We design, develop and validate cells, modules and batteries tailored to our customers’ needs, with a clear focus on technology transfer to industry.

Your contribution

You will join one of the battery testing laboratories with the greatest capabilities in Europe during a period of significant growth. You will work with globally recognised customers within a team supervised by the Unit Operations Manager.

Your work will be focused on project management:

Take responsibility for all organisational aspects of assigned projects, from initiation to closure.
Monitor project execution to ensure timely, quality, and budgetary objectives are met.
Identify, anticipate, and mitigate risks, and communicate them internally.
Act as the main contact and liaison between engineering staff and external customers.
Identify and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key project stakeholders.
Work with engineering personnel to plan and ensure milestone achievement.
Prepare reports and presentations on project status for both clients and unit management.
Coordinate internal and external project meetings, including task follow-up and priority assignment.
Monitor project budgets and maintain clear communication with the finance department to ensure invoicing.
Keep project management tools and the company CRM up to date.

What we offer you

At CIDETEC you will be able to develop your career alongside a team of top-level professionals, in a young yet committed environment, dedicated to innovation and seeking to provide practical solutions for a more sustainable world.
Professional development opportunities that will help you build a solid career, working on projects to transform industry and society.
Work with top-level teams in local, national and European settings.
Work-life balance initiatives
Continuous training
Privileged setting in a safe and friendly environment
Variable remuneration bonus for all employees

Requirements

Education:

Degree/Master's degree in a related discipline

Languages:

Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.

Knowledge:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a sound knowledge in:

+3 years of experience in a relevant role, e.g., project management, operations control, quality, or similar.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP/CRM systems.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Prince 2, Lean Six Sigma)
Fully fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish (Fluency in German will be considered a plus)
Strong teamwork skills and problem-solving ability.
Proven proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
High attention to detail and a strong sense of commitment.

Experience:

Experience working in a laboratory environment, testing centre, automotive sector, or energy storage systems.

Observations:

We are seeking a highly motivated person with an interest in research and innovation, to join a multi-disciplinary team. They must be able to organise their work and meet deadlines and targets.

Having undertaken a placement abroad and more than 5 years’ work experience will be considered a plus.

*We positively value applications from people with a disability equal to or greater than 33%, in compliance with current legislation, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their social inclusion (LGD).

Job: Other
Location: Donostia (Spain)
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: On site

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