Senior Project Manager (Engineering, Procurement & Construction)

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 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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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.

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.

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. 

The Senior Project Manager leads the successful development and delivery of EPC Battery Energy Storage System projects, contributing to the growth and sustainability of renewable energy sources and grid stability. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, exceptional project management skills, commercial acumen, stakeholder management and a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable energy solutions.

 

As the valued and trusted partner of the customer, the Senior Project Manager will lead the entire lifecycle of projects including engineering design, procurement and logistics, and the safe construction, installation and successful commissioning of the system to the national grid.

 

A passion to learn and develop, an agile mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced matrixed global team with new technology is essential.

 

 

Lead the safe delivery of battery energy storage projects from early works through NTP then to successful handover to service operations.

 

Build and develop long term relationships with design and construct partners, equipment providers and other partners through the Project Delivery phase.

 

Lead project planning and execution across the entire Fluence organisation by close collaboration with safety, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and business administration.

 

Proactively implement plans to exceed all time, quality and financial performance targets of the project while maintaining and enhancing customer and project team satisfaction.

 

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the project team.

 

Smoothly and successfully transfer the project to the Fluence Service organization at completion.

 

Participate in business improvement projects including documenting and communicating initial project plans and any changes to the plan.

 

While experience in BESS projects is a distinct advantage, there is a strong preference for candidates with a demonstrable history managing EPC projects in the Australian wholesale electrical energy sector.

An ability to interact in a multicultural environment, travel and to work under pressure with conflicting demands on time are also an essential requirement. 

 

 

10+ years of experience as an EPC project manager with P&L responsibility.

Exceptional leadership, collaboration, organising and influencing skills. 

Outstanding business acumen and analytical skills.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrable ability leading a high-performance team within a virtual matrixed and global organisation.

Project Management qualification or certification.

Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations in the energy sector.

 

Degree in Engineering or other relevant closely discipline is required.

Fluent in English required.      

               

The role will include domestic travel and may include some regional travel to project sites or supplier factories.