BESS Project Director — EPC Leadership & Profitability

Fluence BESS India Private Limited; Georgia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Project Director to lead a team of Project Managers across multiple complex Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the Americas. The role requires strategic leadership, financial oversight, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning teams, driving profitability and customer satisfaction while staying aligned with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 12+ years of project management experience with P&L responsibility.
• 3+ years of experience managing complex EPC projects.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, management, and execution of multiple complex BESS projects.
• Direct Project Managers, ensuring resource allocation and accountability for successful delivery.
• Oversee EPC project execution across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning.
• Provide leadership across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, and operations.
• Monitor financial performance, manage risks, and push for profitability and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sales to support new business opportunities and future projects.
• Promote continuous improvement and document lessons learned.

Skills

Project Management

P&L responsibility

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Fluence is seeking a Project Director to lead a team of Project Managers across multiple complex Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the Americas. The role requires strategic leadership, financial oversight, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning teams, driving profitability and customer satisfaction while staying aligned with business priorities.