Green Hydrogen - Project Manager
About the role
The Project Manager will lead R&D projects in the H2 Center of Excellence (COE) in Burlington, MA, focusing on hydrogen technology innovation. This includes electrolyzer product development, materials research, system integration, and pilot-scale demonstrations. The role requires coordination across various engineering and operational teams.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Review engineering documentation, experiment plans, test data, and design revisions to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Lead problem-solving sessions and root-cause analyses 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
Compensation: Salary: $130,000 – $175,000 + Annual Performance Bonus, depending on experience.
Benefits Package: 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: Employer contributions toward monthly benefit premiums and gym membership.
Company Information
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 dedicated to wind and solar power, electric batteries, and Green Hydrogen – with the goal of building a zero-carbon world.