Project Director

Fluence

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Melbourne, Australia, USA

Posted on: 2024-11-06

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Director

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

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.

Project Director

About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

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

We are Agile

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

We are Fun

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.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Fluence, we value diverse perspectives and experiences that bring fresh ideas and creativity to our team. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply—you could be just the right addition to our team!

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply, as we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates and respects First Nations cultures, knowledge, and perspectives.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Project Delivery and Operations for Australia, bringing an empowering approach from project inception and contract development to successful handover to Services. Collaborate closely with functional teams across APAC, promoting teamwork and shared goals.

Oversee resource planning for both immediate and long-term needs, ensuring high-quality, safe, and carefully managed project installations for comprehensive EPC wrap. This includes fostering leadership growth, team building, and continuously improving organizational practices across Australia.

Oversee the financial and operational health of all Fluence projects in Australia, ensuring projects are delivered safely, to code, on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our customers, and ensuring the accuracy of our internal financial and operational forecasts. Support continuous improvement through an ISO 9001-certified quality program.

Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, emphasizing a customer-focused communication style that nurtures transparency, understanding and collaboration.

Be a proactive decision-maker and provide guidance to the Australian team, working closely with cross-functional teams across APAC to achieve project milestones.

Engage collaboratively with customers, suppliers, partners, sales, and senior management to ensure project deliverables are met across the full project life cycle and appropriate risk management practices are in place

Participate in business improvement projects, sharing updates and communicating project plans with the battery storage team to foster a shared understanding of goals.

Partner with Sales in project development and tendering, ensuring schedules align with procurement, project execution and customer needs.

Champion risk management practices, learning from each project to strengthen processes and encourage continuous improvement.

Uphold compliance with Fluence’s Delegation of Authority, Standards of Governance, and support audits and corrective actions for the Australian business.

Requirements

Degree as a state-certified technical engineer and over 10 years’ experience in renewable energy, with at least 5 years as a Project Director.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Proven ability to lead and develop teams, creating an inclusive environment that supports delivery excellence and the growth of complex projects.

Experience in the renewable sector is highly valued, but not essential.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to empower and inspire others, foster a positive team dynamic, and handle challenges with a solutions-focused approach.

Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills, enabling clarity and consistency.

Experience delivering large scale infrastructure projects

Experience managing project teams, with a commitment to building high-performing organizations and fostering long-term relationships.

Deep knowledge of project management, construction management, engineering, electrical systems, procurement, and supply contracts, with a passion for mentoring and guiding teams toward high performance.

A collaborative team player who encourages open communication and strengthens mutual understanding across diverse and multicultural teams.

Partner with the Australian Leadership Team to align operational activities with strategic objectives.

Skilled at balancing priorities across business units to support organizational goals.

Self-driven, with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated success delivering large scale infrastructure projects, with experience in project management, contract adherence and negotiation, sub-contractor management, schedule development and budget management.

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project).

An excellent communicator and relationship builder, who earns trust and respect from clients, internal teams, and external partners alike.