Senior Project Manager - Battery Energy Storage Projects (BESS)

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

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The role of a Senior Project Manager is to lead projects to the satisfactory completion of all stakeholders. He or she is the valued and trusted partner of the customer and the project team, increasing the business performance, reducing the project risks and enhancing the reputation of our business. The Senior Project Manager will work with the Battery Storage organization based in the Americas, reporting to the Director, Project Management Americas.

Location: this role requires up to 30% travel to suppliers, client sites, site installations, commissioning, and meetings. Hybrid at one of 3 of our office locations; Houston, TX, Alpharetta, GA, or Arlington, VA.

The Senior Project Manager at Fluence will:

Manage and direct execution of complex (Energy, Storage, Construction) EPC projects for Battery Energy Storage Projects

Provide leadership and guidance to the entire project team consisting of engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, business administration, customers, suppliers, sales and senior management.

Perform project planning with customer, the Fluence project team and suppliers. Document and communicate initial project plan and changes to the plan.

Lead the implementation effort of the project until its satisfactory completion.

Improve the financial performance of the project while maintaining and enhancing customer and project team satisfaction.

Transfer the project after completion to the service organization.

Support our sales organization in the acquisition of future projects.

Participate in business improvement projects.

Proactively document and share lessons learned.

What will the ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

• Qualifications:
• BS/BA in an engineering discipline preferred
• 8+ years of relevant project management experience in related field required
• Technical degree required (electrical, mechanical, civil engineering)
• 8+ years of experience as a project manager with P&L responsibility
• 3+ year of experience as a project manager for complex EPC or Industrial projects (such as power, oil & gas, nuclear industries)
• Experience and knowledge of BESS (Battery Energy Storage) is a strong plus.
• Leadership, collaboration and influencing skills
• PowerPlant and / or substation experience a strong plus
• Prior experience managing a project management team
• Business acumen
• Demonstrated ability working in a matrixed and global organization
• PMP certification is a plus
• Six Sigma or LEAN experience is a plus
• Required travel: up to 30%

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Fluence provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

Fluence provides medical benefits, employee resource group opportunities, 401K options and first-rate PTO/Vacation plans for valuable work life balance.

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🔋 Unlimited PTO

🔋 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance

🔋 Generous 401K Match

🔋 Annual Bonus Incentive

Questions? Message your Talent Acquisition Partner Directly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinnjennifer/

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