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Projectmanager ESS

Lead Energy Storage Systems projects at ALFEN in Almere, Netherlands, from sales handover through commissioning and service handover. Coordinate engineering teams, customers and partners while managing plans, budgets, quality and safety. This role offers hybrid working, 40 days of leave and a company car, alongside access to an online learning platform.

Salary
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Location
Almere, Netherlands
Workplace
Hybrid
Job type
Full time
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Join Alfen as a Project Manager in our Projects Department! Contribute to innovative ESS projects that drive the global energy transition. Use your technical and project management expertise to deliver cutting‑edge solutions and grow your career with a sustainable energy leader.

What will you be doing?

As a Project Manager at Alfen, you will lead and execute complex ESS projects from start to finish. Our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) play a crucial role in stabilizing the electricity grid, supporting renewable integration and enabling a reliable, future‑proof energy supply. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, international customers and external partners to deliver successful, high‑impact projects.

Your responsibilities include

  • Delivering project objectives in line with contractual agreements, and taking action when deviations occur.
  • Leading and attending project meetings, maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitoring, managing and developing project planning, forecasting, budgets, quality and safety.
  • Leading project teams and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Managing the full project lifecycle-from Sales handover to commissioning and handover to Service.
  • Coordinating the development of technical documentation, including schematics, drawings and specifications.
  • Providing timely, accurate reporting to internal stakeholders.
  • Identifying, analysing and resolving issues throughout all phases of the project.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled Project Manager with a hands‑on, structured and results‑oriented approach. You are comfortable working at different levels within an organization, know how to build stakeholder alignment and are motivated by impactful technical projects in the ESS domain. You bring:

  • A completed Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related technical field.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing and executing (international) technical projects.
  • Experience in a technical project environment; experience with Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS) is a strong plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch, English and preferably German.
  • A VCA VOL certificate (or willingness to obtain one) and familiarity with NEN 3840 / NEN 3146 safety standards.

This role is ideal for professionals who combine technical depth with organizational strength, stakeholder management and a passion for sustainable energy technology.

What do we offer you?

At Alfen, you willstep into a responsible and independent role with plenty of room for your own ideas, professional development and entrepreneurship. We offer:

  • A competitive salary aligned with the Metalektro CLA.
  • 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days, with the option to sell up to 10 days.
  • Hybrid working options (up to 2 days per week from home based on a 40‑hour contract).
  • A company laptop and phone.
  • Free and unlimited access to our online learning platform.
  • Engaged colleagues and fun activities through AlFun and Young Alfen.
  • Free sports activities, such as the Alfen Fitness Sportlab, marathons and tournaments.
  • An excellent PME pension scheme, with Alfen covering more than half of the contribution.
  • A company car.

Where will you be working?

Interested?

Does this role sound like the right fit? Apply now via the "apply directly" button. Curious about what to expect during our recruitment process? Click here.

Please note: A reference check, screening and Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) may be part of the selection procedure. Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is found. Unsolicited recruitment offers are not appreciated.

Pay & benefits

Retirement plan Paid time off Learning budget Wellbeing

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€42,297–66,705 annually
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About this role

Posted
12 Nov 2026
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Timezone
UTC+01:00
Experience
At least 5 years of experience managing and executing technical projects
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About ALFEN

Company Overview

Name

Alfen N.V.

Headquarters

Almere, Netherlands

Founded

1937

Size

Approximately 900 employees worldwide. Revenue of 435.6 million in fiscal year 2025 (sources: marketwatch.com, alfen.com)

What They Do

Alfen is a leading Dutch company specializing in network technology and electrification, focusing on three main segments: Smart Grid Solutions, EV Charging, and Energy Storage Systems (source: alfen.com). The company provides advanced infrastructure products such as medium voltage and distribution equipment for grid operators and large private customers, including compact transformer stations (source: alfen.com). In the EV Charging segment, Alfen manufactures hardware and systems for charging points, producing 61,254 charging points in the first half of 2025 (source: alfen.com). Additionally, the company develops utility-scale battery storage systems, such as TheBattery Elements and mobile storage solutions, with projects measured in megawatts and megawatt-hours (source: alfen.com). Its customer base includes grid operators, private clients, renewable energy developers, utilities, public transport companies, and industrial infrastructure customers (source: alfen.com). Alfen stands out through an integrated model of hardware and project delivery, a long history in the Dutch grid infrastructure, and the combination of transformer stations, EV charging hardware, and storage within one organization (source: alfen.com). In Q3 2025, 62% of revenue from Smart Grid Solutions came from grid operators, highlighting strong ties with regulated customers (source: alfen.com).

Projects & Experience

Alfen has completed several major projects in energy storage and grid infrastructure. In April 2025, the company secured its largest energy storage deal to date with Return Energy: a 100MW/200MWh system in the Netherlands, connected to the Dutch transmission grid operated by TenneT, with planned delivery by the end of 2026 (sources: contentstack.com, roic.ai). Another key battery project is FlevoBESS, a 31.6MW/126.4MWh system in the Netherlands, one of the country’s first large-scale four-hour systems (sources: ipo.alfen.com, contentstack.com). In Finland, Alfen delivered a 20MW/40MWh energy storage system for Oulun Energia, including support for grid code testing and additional services (source: alfen.com). The company also supplied a 20MW/40MWh BESS for E-Connection near Neeltje Jans in the Netherlands, aimed at grid stabilization and wind energy integration, with commissioning planned for Q1 2026 (source: alfen.com). In grid infrastructure, Alfen delivered seven compact transformer stations for a pilot project with WATT Infra and carried out medium voltage installations for the Eekerpolder solar park by Belectric, a project of approximately 200MWp in the Netherlands (source: alfen.com). The company also provided custom medium voltage walk-in transformer stations for the Belgian public transport company TEC in Wallonia, supporting the electrification of their fleet (source: ipo.alfen.com). While Alfen is primarily strong in the Netherlands, these projects also demonstrate an active commercial presence in Belgium, Finland, and Sweden (sources: ipo.alfen.com, alfen.com).

Recent Developments

In 2025, Alfen reported a revenue decline to 435.6 million, down from 487.6 million in 2024, and implemented a significant workforce reduction to 923 FTEs as part of a restructuring and a more selective growth strategy focused on profitable segments (source: alfen.com). For 2026, the company anticipates revenue between 435 million and 475 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 4% to 7% (source: alfen.com). In the first half of 2025, revenue was 211.5 million, with weaker performance in EV Charging and Energy Storage being the main causes of the decline (source: alfen.com). In Q1 2025, revenue guidance was adjusted to 430 million to 480 million, with CAPEX below 4% of revenue (sources: contentstack.com, roic.ai). In Q3 2025, revenue of 104.1 million was confirmed, along with further operational efficiency measures (source: alfen.com).

Working at Alfen

Alfen recruits staff across three main areas: hardware and engineering for networks, product and project work for EV charging solutions, and battery storage systems with project execution (source: alfen.com). Roles include electrical engineering, project management, manufacturing, supply chain, field service, sales, and financial functions such as investor relations (source: alfen.com). The headquarters is located in Almere, with commercial and operational activities in Belgium, Finland, and Sweden, based on recent projects (sources: alfen.com, ipo.alfen.com). The company is currently undergoing an active restructuring phase, focusing on cost savings, workforce reduction, and improving backlog quality (source: alfen.com). For job seekers, this means Alfen is an industrial technology employer focused on designing, producing, integrating, and delivering electrification equipment and storage solutions for utilities and infrastructure customers (source: alfen.com).

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