3963 Controls Engineering Manager jobs in Chicago,IL

Minimum 10+ years of technical or software-based sales experience
Demonstrated ability to sell software-driven solutions for complex physical systems (controls, automation, analytics, or energy infrastructure)
Strong understanding & technical proficiency in controls and data analytics software for BESS and solar operations, electrical systems, and operational or technical data analytics for equipment including but not limited to utility scale batteries, inverters, converters, and plant control/SCADA systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills with varied stakeholders
Project and opportunity management experience across interdisciplinary teams
Demonstrated experience using AI-powered sales, research, or productivity tools to improve efficiency, deal quality, and customer outcomes
Excellence in account research, opportunity planning, content creation, and internal collaboration
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort managing technically complex information
Ability to balance autonomy with collaboration in a small, matrixed organization
Professional judgment, ethics, discretion, and confidentiality
Intermediate mathematical and analytical competency
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong planning, prioritization, and time-management skills
Dependable, self-directed, and results-oriented approach to work
Flexible, driven, and motivated in situations of ambiguity or uncertainty
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in technical or software-based sales
Demonstrated success selling energy storage controls software, industrial controls, automation platforms, or operational/technical analytics solutions
Established energy storage and solar + storage industry network with existing relationships with IPPs, utilities, and owners/operators of BESS assets
Strong understanding of BESS hardware, software, and/or field services
Experience managing opportunities internally across engineering, product, legal, and finance teams
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple parallel opportunities
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to varied audiences
Demonstrated ability to adopt new tools and technologies, including AI-driven solutions, to improve personal and team productivity
Experience supporting or participating in contract and legal negotiations preferred