Technical Senior Project Manager

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.

The role of a Technical 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 Alpharetta, GA, 

 

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.

 

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%