Product Manager, System Intelligence

Fluence; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence, a leader in energy storage and system intelligence, seeks a Product Manager to drive SBMS and analytics within the System Intelligence program. You will translate complex technical and commercial inputs into clear requirements, own the roadmap, and align cross-functional teams for scalable, high-impact solutions.

Travel up to 25% and hybrid work. The role requires 3+ years in product management of complex, system-level products in renewable energy, and the ability to lead engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in product management of complex, system-level products.
• Experience leading engineering teams to ambitious goals.
• Experience with discounted cash flow modeling, IRR, and NPV for BESS/renewables projects.

Responsibilities

• Shape product strategy and roadmap for System Intelligence (SBMS, analytics, intelligent control).
• Translate objectives into clearly defined requirements and prioritized initiatives.
• Link features to customer value through financial modeling and TCO considerations.
• Identify opportunities for joint hardware, software, and analytics work.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to validate problems and roadmap priorities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, analytics, and commercial teams to ensure scalable delivery.
• Support cross-functional engineering teams to hit milestones.
• Assist regional sales and marketing with customer conversations and sales material.

Skills

Product management

Systems thinking

Financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Renewable energy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Financial analysis

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Product Manager, System Intelligence to play a key role in advancing Fluence’s system intelligence capabilities, including the Fluence System Battery Management System (SBMS), performance analytics, and intelligent control features. As part of the System Intelligence program, this role contributes to the development of capabilities that enhance system performance, improve predictability, and enable differentiated performance guarantees. You will operate at the intersection of battery systems, software, controls, and analytics—translating complex technical and commercial inputs into clear product requirements and high-impact solutions. This role requires strong ownership, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to align cross‑functional teams to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and shape the product strategy and roadmap for System Intelligence capabilities, including the Fluence SBMS, performance analytics, and intelligent control features.
• Translate strategic objectives into clearly defined product requirements and prioritized initiatives, balancing customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• Develop a clear understanding of customer operational challenges and value drivers for BESSs, and ensure product features are tightly linked to quantifiable customer value through financial modeling (e.g. lifetime extension, revenue uplift, TCO reduction).
• Identify opportunities to increase customer value through joint hardware, software, and analytics work.
• Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to validate problem statements, product direction, and roadmap priorities.
• Partner closely with hardware, software, analytics, and commercial teams to ensure intended behavior is delivered reliably and at scale.
• Support cross‑functional engineering teams in day‑to‑day problem‑solving, enabling them to progress successfully toward target milestones.
• Support regional sales and marketing teams in customer conversations and generating sales material around systems intelligence.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of product management experience, including experience owning complex, system‑level products in renewable energy, energy storage systems, battery analytics, or battery systems.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading engineering teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Proven ability to define product direction and value in ambiguous problem spaces.
• Experience in interpreting and constructing business cases, including discounted cash flow modeling, IRR, and NPV calculations, for BESS or renewable energy projects.
• System‑level understanding of the key components of a battery energy storage system and its applications.
• Clear, structured, and motivating communicator who can turn complexity into clarity for both technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Periodic time zone flexibility to support customers and colleagues across the world.
• Ability to travel internationally (~25% of the time).

This is a hybrid position, and we are seeking candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Fluence office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization

To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.