Senior Project Manager - Battery Energy Storage Projects (BESS)

Number of employees

1010

Houston, TX, USA, USA

Posted on: 2024-11-06

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

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.

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 platformβ€”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 customer’s 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. 

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.
 

 

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.
πŸ”‹ ERG Opportunities #diversity 
πŸ”‹ Unlimited PTO
πŸ”‹ Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance
πŸ”‹ Generous 401K Match
πŸ”‹ Annual Bonus Incentive

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

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status. 

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%
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