Head of Projects

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the global market leader in energy storage technology solutions and services. Fluence is creating a more sustainable future by combining the agility of a technology company with the expertise and vision of two respected industry giants.

We are a start up with a purpose to transform the way we power our world. It requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has 2.4 gigawatts of projects in operation or awarded across 24 countries and territories worldwide—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Reporting to the Vice President for Project Management APAC, the Head of Projects - ANZ will:

·       Proactively lead and manage Project Delivery in Australia and New Zealand. Provide strong leadership from project management, contract development, execution to successful handover to Services, working in close collaboration with relevant functional groups across Australia and APAC

·       Direct the development of near and long-term resource planning with the functional teams to ensure high quality, safe, and well-managed project installations for full EPC wrap.  This includes leadership development and team building, project and G&A budget creation, management and review of standards of performance, and continuous organizational improvement across functions in the ANZ region.

·       Be responsible for the P&L across all Fluence projects in Australia and New Zealand. This person and their team will be responsible to ensure all Fluence projects are delivered safely, to code, on time, on budget and to the customers’ satisfaction.  This will be done in conformance with an internal quality program certified to ISO 9001 with an emphasis on continuous improvement. 

·       Complex stakeholder management & customer focused communication style

·       This person is a decision maker and will provide leadership and guidance to project management team in ANZ organization, including interfacing cross-functional teams in APAC.

·       Proactively work with customers, suppliers, partners, sales and senior management as necessary to ensure full life-cycle project deliverables are met in terms of quality and delivery excellence.

·       Participate in business improvement projects including documenting and communicating initial project plans and any changes to the plan to battery storage team. The person will liaise with the Australian Leadership team to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals.

·       Support the Sales teams in project development, and tendering with schedules that meet procurement and customer needs.

·       Be responsible for assessing and managing risk and the associated impact to projects, ensuring lessons learnt and continuous improvement.

·       Be responsible for compliance to Fluence Delegation of Authority, SOG and support Audits and corrective actions for ANZ.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

·       Degree as state-certified technical engineer and a +10 year overall experience in renewable energy business with at least 5 years Project Director experience in project management and electrical subsystems

·       Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

·       Proven ability to build and manage operational teams, providing guidance for delivery of complex projects with project management excellence

·       Experience in renewable sector is highly desirable

·       Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others, influence without authority, and manage conflict situations with a can do attitude

·       Outstanding communication, analytical, and organizational skills

·       Experience managing Senior Project Managers and building high-performing organization with mutually beneficial long-term relationships

·       Must have a deep knowledge of project management, construction management, engineering, electrical systems, utility practices, procurement and supply contracts and related industry practices to be able to guide, mentor, and foster leaders to high performance in these areas.

·       Highly collaborative team player who fosters open communication and facilitates mutual understanding and cooperation between all stakeholders and inter-cultural teams.

·       Proven ability to balance conflicting priorities across multiple business units, to achieve organizational objectives

·       Self-directed individual who is able to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment

·       Proven track record of success in Project Management

·       Experience creating and managing integrated timelines and budgets

·       Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities under tight deadlines

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project)

·       Strong communicator and relationship builder who give / earn trust and respect of the client team and internal project, engineering, commissioning and business administrators as well as external partners and contributors

Fluence uses LinkedIn Talent Hub to manage our recruitment process. To be considered for this and all roles at the company, applicants must apply directly on LinkedInhere.