About us Rimac Energy develops the future of power conversion and battery management, extracting the maximum performance potential of battery energy storage systems. We engineer the hardware, software, and intelligence that improve efficiency, usable energy, and lifetime. Our edge is deep integration - power conversion built into the battery module itself, with batteries, power electronics, software, and thermal management engineered as one system, European-designed and built. We are fast-moving, technically ambitious, and results-driven, and you will work on genuinely complex problems alongside people who care deeply about what they build. We expect a lot, and we offer a lot: real ownership, real products, and the chance to contribute to technology that pushes the boundaries of what energy systems can do. About the Role We are creating a new OEM product line from a blank sheet, built around proven technology we already own - and we are hiring one person to build it: the delivery model, the partner ecosystem and the product launch itself. Day one, it is a strategic programme reporting to the Head of Programme Management manufacturing through a contract manufacturer - we free-issue our PCS, modules ship direct from the partner, and the CM owns the balance-of-system supply chain (enclosure, HVAC, fire suppression, ancillaries) plus integration and end-of-line test; and an energy management system from a partner open to integrating our in-house algorithms and software. Today there are no partners signed. A part-time team holds a starting-point product specification and initial market canvassing is complete - we are effectively pre-RFI. The decisions made in this role will shape the company's product portfolio and lay the foundation of a scalable OEM business. This role is based at our Witney, Oxfordshire site, with hybrid working by agreement and regular international travel. Responsibilities Own the programme end to end, from product definition through to the first production units, on roughly a two-year horizon Lead partner identification and selection across battery modules, contract manufacturing and EMS - market scanning, RFI, RFQ, technical and commercial evaluation, supplier audits and down-selection Lead contract negotiation, working with legal and finance - module supply agreements (pricing and raw-material indexation, capacity reservation, warranties and performance guarantees), the CM manufacturing services agreement (NRE and tooling, quality agreement, liability and logistics) and the EMS partnership Coordinate product integration across mechanical, electrical, thermal, safety, controls and serviceability, and establish change control across design authority, module partner, EMS partner and CM Own the certification roadmap for the integrated product (for example UL 9540 and 9540A, UL 1741 SB / IEEE 1547, IEC 62619 and 62933, NFPA 855, CE/UKCA, as target markets dictate), building on the PCS's own certifications Drive industrialisation - design transfer, prototype and pilot builds, process validation, PPAP-style qualification, ramp readiness and first deployments Build the business case, governance and executive reporting, and hire and shape the initial team as the programme matures into a business unit Requirements 10+ years of programme or NPI leadership in energy storage, power electronics, automotive/EV or comparable complex electro-mechanical hardware At least one physical product taken from concept to start of production, including significant supplier-manufactured content Personally led supplier selection from RFI through to award, and negotiated substantial supply or manufacturing agreements Experience working with or at contract manufacturers, or managing outsourced manufacturing Strong commercial and cost literacy - should-cost, total cost of ownership, tooling and NRE, pricing mechanisms Product certification or homologation exposure, and the design-freeze discipline it demands The ability to thrive in ambiguity - building structure, governance and teams from nothing, while staying credible in front of executives and partners An engineering degree or equivalent Willingness to travel internationally approx. 30-40% of the time, including to supplier sites in Europe and Asia Considered as an Advantage BESS or stationary storage domain knowledge - modules and packs, thermal management, fire safety, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, IEC 62619/62933, grid interconnection standards Battery supply market fluency - the LFP landscape, raw-material indexation, capacity dynamics and supplier bankability Trade and regulatory awareness relevant to target markets - tariffs, IRA 45X, FEOC screening Start-up or scale-up experience; an advanced degree in systems engineering or business Additional languages relevant to a global supply base What we are like and what we offer Fast-paced environment where practical problem-solving and initiative are genuinely valued Continuous learning and development, with exposure to rapidly evolving energy and power electronics technology A friendly, ambitious team that works hard and takes pride in what it builds Educational budget - at Rimac Energy, we believe in the importance of continuous learning. We provide an educational budget to support your growth, and we actively encourage you to expand your knowledge and skills. 26 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays 5 days of paid marriage leave 10 days of fully paid sick leave 4 months of paid maternity leave and 2 weeks of paternity leave Company pension scheme with auto-enrolment AXA
Senior Programme Manager Rimac Energy Oxfordshire UK, United Kingdom employer: Rimac Group
Rimac is an exceptional employer that fosters a high-performing culture, encouraging relentless learning and innovation in the fast-paced automotive technology sector. Located in Witney, Oxfordshire, employees benefit from generous annual leave, comprehensive parental support, and health protection for themselves and their families, all while working on groundbreaking projects with leading automotive manufacturers. With a focus on employee growth and collaboration, Rimac offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team that pushes the limits of technology in the electric vehicle industry.
