Head of BESS Asset Operations (all genders)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the BESS asset operations team across the EMEA region, setting direction, standards, and culture
• Take full ownership of technical and operational performance across the BESS portfolio, including availability, degradation, and dispatch optimization
• Define and enforce operational procedures, safety standards, and maintenance strategies for battery assets
• Drive revenue optimization by working closely with trading, optimization, and market teams on dispatch strategy
• Manage relationships with EPC contractors, O&M service providers, OEMs, and grid operators across multiple markets
• Oversee asset performance reporting and KPI dashboards, providing actionable insights to senior management and investors
• Lead root cause analysis and technical resolution of operational incidents and warranty claims
• Monitor regulatory and grid code developments across EMEA markets and ensure operational compliance
• Build scalable operational processes and digital tooling to support portfolio growth across new geographies
• Monitor market requirement, develop new service offerings and support the execution of go-to-market strategies.
• What You Bring
• Proven leadership experience in BESS or energy storage asset operations - you have run a team, not just contributed to one
• Deep technical understanding of battery storage systems, including BMS, PCS, SCADA, and grid integration
• Hands-on experience with BESS performance monitoring, degradation modelling, and state-of-health analysis
• Solid understanding of energy markets, ancillary services, and revenue optimization mechanisms relevant to storage assets
• Track record of managing complex O&M contracts and holding service providers accountable to performance standards
• Experience operating across multiple EMEA regulatory environments and grid codes
• Strong commercial acumen - you understand how operational decisions translate into asset value and investor returns
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including C-level and investors
• Fluent English, with additional European language skills a strong advantage
• A structured, data-driven mindset combined with the leadership presence to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• What's in it for you?
• A highly motivated, multicultural team committed to driving the energy transition
• An innovative, dynamic, and fast-growing working environment
• Flexible working hours and mobile working options.
• Exciting challenges as part of a team of professionals.
• International and cooperative working environment
• Excellent future prospects for you and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Modern office spaces with a welcoming atmosphere
• Company restaurant and barista bar
• The opportunity to play a key role in scaling BayWa r.e.'s global BESS business
• About BayWa r.e.
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• Your Contact
• Rajini Dhanik

Benefits

Additional Information

DEDS BayWa r.e. Data Services GmbH BayWa r.e. Data Services GmbH - a wholly-owned subsidiary of BayWa r.e. AG - is responsible for all data related topics in the BayWa r.e. group. We operate control centres in Europe and APAC, ensure a cyber secure connection to the assets worldwide, deliver cutting-edge data analytics products, and recently took responsibility for the operation on Battery Systems in Europe. To support further growth path, we are looking for a Head of BESS Asset Operations EMEA (m/f/d).

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