About Envision Group
Envision Group is a global Greentech company operating across Europe, North America, and Asia. Guided by our mission to “solve challenges for a sustainable future,” we design, sell, and operate smart wind turbines while advancing green chemicals to reduce the global carbon footprint. We are committed to wind and solar power, electric batteries, and Green Hydrogen – with the goal of building a zero-carbon world.
Green Hydrogen is central to our net-zero strategy. Where conventional hydrogen production generates significant CO₂ emissions, our technologies use renewable energy and water to produce hydrogen emission-free. We are dedicated to improving efficiency, reducing costs, and scaling manufacturing to meet growing global demand.
The Role
We are seeking a Project Manager to join the H2 Center of Excellence (COE) R&D team in Burlington, MA. In this role you will own the planning, execution, and delivery of hydrogen technology innovation projects – spanning electrolyzer product development, materials research, system integration, and pilot-scale demonstrations. You will coordinate across engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, procurement, and product management disciplines, and serve as the primary bridge between our U.S. and Asia-based engineering teams.
You will report to the H2 COE Program Director and work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, and global operations partners to bring green hydrogen technology from concept to commercial scale.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Execution
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations for R&D initiatives.
- Define project scope with technical leads and ensure alignment with the product roadmap and strategic goals.
- Manage project risk logs, mitigation plans, and contingency scenarios.
- Track progress using structured stage-gate, Agile, or hybrid R&D processes appropriate to the project phase.
2. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Facilitate collaboration across mechanical, chemical, electrical, controls, and materials engineering teams.
- Coordinate with Product Management to align R&D outputs with customer requirements and commercialization timelines.
- Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to secure specialized equipment, components, and lab materials.
- Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. and China engineering teams, ensuring clear, timely, and culturally-informed communication.
3. Technical Program Leadership
- Review engineering documentation, experiment plans, test data, and design revisions to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Lead problem-solving sessions and root-cause analysis when technical challenges arise.
- Support definition and execution of Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), Design Verification Testing (DVT), and pilot deployment testing for electrolyzers and hydrogen systems.
- Ensure IP documentation, data-sharing protocols, and design records are maintained in accordance with company policy.
4. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all R&D activities meet safety regulations, hazardous materials handling standards, and company EHS policies.
- Maintain documentation for risk assessments, safe operating procedures (SOPs), and incident reports.
- Partner with lab managers and EHS teams to maintain safe working environments across chemical labs, test bays, and pilot sites.
5. Budget & Reporting
- Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and procurement plans.
- Track R&D spending, material consumption, prototype costs, and vendor expenses.
- Present regular status updates, KPI dashboards, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
- Support government grant or program reporting where applicable (e.g., DOE, ARPA-E).
6. International & Supplier Collaboration
- Manage timelines and deliverables from external partners, testing labs, research institutions, and component suppliers.
- Coordinate logistics for prototype manufacturing, shipment, installation, and field testing.
- Ensure documentation, IP, and data-sharing protocols are followed across all external partnerships.
7. Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain structured project documentation aligned with engineering quality systems.
- Support development of standard procedures, design records, BOMs, test reports, and lessons learned.
- Drive continuous improvement in R&D project execution through retrospective reviews and process refinement.
What Success Looks Like in Year 1
- All active R&D programs have updated project plans, risk logs, and milestone schedules within the first 60 days.
- U.S.–Asia communication cadence and operating norms established and running reliably.
- At least one electrolyzer development program advanced through a major stage-gate (EVT or DVT completion).
- Budget tracking and executive reporting process standardized and delivering on schedule.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a STEM-related field, or equivalent technical discipline.
- 5–10 years of experience managing hardware or product development projects; experience in clean energy, hydrogen, fuel cells, electrolyzers, or chemical process systems strongly preferred.
- PMP certification (or active pursuit) strongly preferred; equivalent demonstrated competency considered.
- Demonstrated experience in R&D environments involving advanced prototyping or early-stage technology development.
Technical Competencies
- Working knowledge of electrolyzer technologies (PEM, AEM, alkaline) and hydrogen production principles.
- Familiarity with engineering development lifecycles: concept, modeling, prototyping, testing, validation, and scale-up.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and test data.
- Knowledge of materials science, chemical safety, and gas handling systems is a plus.
Project Management Skills
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Notion, or equivalent scheduling and tracking platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary engineering efforts with multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Skilled in risk planning, critical path analysis, and resource allocation.
- Comfortable driving decisions and alignment across teams without direct reporting authority.
Communication & Leadership
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
- Proven track record working with international teams and navigating cross-cultural communication – particularly U.S.–Asia dynamics.
- Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred given regular collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams in Asia.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous materials handling, and hydrogen system safety standards.
- Experience supporting QA/QC processes and engineering documentation controls.
- Commitment to precision, accuracy, and disciplined engineering practice.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $130,000 – $175,000 + Annual Performance Bonus, depending on experience
Full benefits package includes:
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses
- Additional life insurance options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous vacation and paid time off (PTO) policy
- 8 federal holidays plus 4 floating holidays
- Sick leave
- Employer contributions toward monthly benefit premiums and gym membership
Envision Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
