Application Guide
How to Apply for Product Manager BESS
at Aggreko
๐ข About Aggreko
Aggreko is a global leader in energy solutions, specializing in temporary power, temperature control, and energy services. With a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact through innovative battery storage and hybrid systems, the company offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy transition projects. Its remote-first US role provides flexibility while being part of a mission-driven team.
About This Role
As Product Manager BESS, you will own the Battery Storage portfolio, from vision and roadmap to lifecycle management. This role is pivotal in shaping Aggreko's energy storage strategy, ensuring products meet customer needs while driving sustainability. You'll collaborate across regions and functions, making a direct impact on the company's green energy offerings.
๐ก A Day in the Life
Your day might start with a virtual stand-up with engineering and sourcing teams to review progress on a new BESS product launch. You'd then analyze competitive intelligence reports and update the product roadmap based on market trends. After lunch, you could present a business case to executives, followed by a call with a key customer to gather feedback on a prototype. The day ends with reviewing lifecycle management tasks for a legacy product.
๐ Application Tools
๐ฏ Who Aggreko Is Looking For
- Experienced in product strategy and planning within battery storage or energy sectors, with a proven track record of developing roadmaps aligned with business goals.
- Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, able to manage product execution from business case to launch, ensuring on-time, quality delivery at target cost.
- Strong stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills, capable of influencing executives, sales teams, and external partners while acting as Voice of Customer.
- Deep understanding of competitive landscape, industry trends, and sourcing options in battery storage, with ability to identify and evaluate new opportunities.
๐ Tips for Applying to Aggreko
Highlight specific experience with battery storage products, including any work on lifecycle management or new product introductions (NPIs) in energy.
Quantify achievements in product strategy, such as revenue growth, market share gains, or cost reductions from product initiatives.
Emphasize remote collaboration skills and experience working with global teams, as this role is remote but requires coordination across regions.
Tailor your resume to show stakeholder management examples, especially with C-level executives and sales teams, using concrete outcomes.
Research Aggreko's recent BESS projects or partnerships (e.g., with Fluence) and mention them in your cover letter to show genuine interest.
โ๏ธ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for sustainable energy and how your product management experience can drive Aggreko's battery storage innovation.", 'Specific examples of managing product lifecycles, from business case to end-of-life, with measurable results.', 'Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, including customers and executives.', 'How your understanding of the competitive landscape in energy storage can help Aggreko maintain its market leadership.']
Generate Cover Letter โ๐ Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- โ Review Aggreko's recent press releases or case studies on battery storage projects, such as their partnership with Fluence or large-scale BESS deployments.
- โ Understand Aggreko's broader energy services portfolio, including hybrid solutions and how BESS fits into their sustainability goals.
- โ Study Aggreko's competitors in the BESS space (e.g., Tesla, Fluence, Wรคrtsilรค) and how the company differentiates itself.
- โ Check Aggreko's company culture and remote work policies on sites like Glassdoor to align your application with their values.
๐ฌ Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
โ ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to show specific BESS or energy storage knowledge โ generic product management experience without energy context won't stand out.
- Overlooking the remote aspect โ not demonstrating your ability to work independently and communicate asynchronously across time zones.
- Ignoring the 'Voice of Customer' requirement โ not providing examples of how you've gathered and acted on customer feedback in product decisions.
๐ Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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