January 27, 2026 3 min. News

Vacancy: Energy Storage Project Manager

Are you a project manager who will roll up your sleeves and help us accelerate the energy transition using energy storage at the intersection of technology, politics and business? Then we are looking for you!

At FME, we are ambitious and entrepreneurial! The Netherlands is one of the most innovative countries in the world. This is to a large extent due to the technological industry. FME is committed to these entrepreneurs and we are proud of that. We want to make the difference with and for our members in the field of innovations for social challenges such as energy transition, health and care, sustainability and changes in the labor market.

For example, there are 30 industries affiliated with FME. For one of our industries, Energy Storage NL, we are looking for a: Energy Storage Project Manager 32-36 hours.

What will you do?

In this role as Project Manager at Energy Storage NL (ESNL) you will support the trade association for the Dutch energy storage sector, with more than 200 members. You will initiate and realize projects and play a key role in accelerating the energy transition by representing the interests of the sector.

You make connections between member companies, knowledge institutions, interest groups and governments, and translate technical knowledge about energy storage in electricity, heat and molecules into practical solutions and strategic choices for stakeholders. You supervise working groups, represent member interests to grid managers, ACM, ministries and members of parliament, and work closely with colleagues, the board and other industry associations.

In addition, you are responsible for achieving organizational, qualitative and financial goals from the annual plans, and for building and maintaining a network of relevant stakeholders.

What do we offer you?

An organization and team big enough to make a difference and small enough to know everyone and experience that what you do actually contributes to the success of FME and ESNL. Our team has a nice mix of recently graduated professionals, mediors and staff whose track record means they know the organization inside out.

Our employees feel at home and constantly feel challenged to utilize and use their talents. This is clearly felt within our organization, which makes working at FME and ESNL a pleasant and challenging place to work.

In addition, you can expect from us

For this position, the salary for full-time employment is in the range of €4,020 to €6,701 gross per month. We have a fair and transparent remuneration policy, in which we scale new colleagues based on their background, expertise and experience. We do this in conjunction with the existing salary structure so that internal relationships remain in balance.
27 vacation days and 13 ADV days on a full-time basis;
A laptop and cell phone from FME;
Home working budget for workplace furnishing of up to €750 for 5 years;
Home working allowance of €2.40 per day;
An elective budget of €300, pro rata employment, for earmarked goals focused on vitality and Smart Working
Finally, FME values development and well-being. Employees within FME are encouraged to work on his or her development and well-being. To this end, in addition to personal (study) requests, FME makes available the online platform Open Up (quick access to 1:1 sessions with psychologists and group sessions).

Who are you?

You are an energetic project manager with an interest in energy transition and policy making within this domain. You have a helicopter view on the energy system and know how to connect public and private stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy system. In addition, you are independent, proactive and entrepreneurial. You have a hands-on mentality and are able to quickly master the subject matter. You are flexible, and you can work well with employees from different disciplines. Diplomacy and solution orientation are essential to steer divergent interests together toward a common goal.

Job requirements

You have 2 to 5 years of experience leading projects in / around energy transition and have a completed college/university education.
Content knowledge of energy markets, the power grid, and laws and regulations is a plus;
You are policy savvy and can switch well on content between members, politics and other stakeholders.