Project Manager

external-job-board; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexGen, based in Durham, NC, seeks a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from contract execution to commercial operation. You will coordinate across Engineering, Software Integration, Supply Chain and Construction, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and alignment with customer commitments.

The role requires at least 5 years of project management experience in engineering/EPC/energy, strong governance knowledge, PMP preferred, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Ability to utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience leading complex engineering/EPC/energy projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong understanding of governance, controls, contracts, risk management, and standardized PM methodologies; PMP preferred.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and travel willingness (10–20%).
• Willingness to travel (10-20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of utility-scale BESS projects from contract through commercial operation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applications Engineering, Software Integration, Supply Chain, Construction, Commissioning, Commercial and Customer teams.
• Develop integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resource planning, risk management and change control.
• Implement standardized PMO governance, reporting, stage-gate reviews and executive communications.
• Lead reviews with customers and executives, identify risks, resolve issues, and drive decisions.
• Ensure alignment of commitments, deliverables, readiness, procurement and customer expectations.
• Capture lessons learned and promote best practices across PMO.
• Build strong relationships with customers, EPCs, OEMs and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

AI-driven workflows

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Job description

About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources.

Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and servicessolutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Position Overview:

FlexGen is seeking a Project Manager to join its operations organization. Reporting to the Director of Project Management, this position is responsible for leading the successful execution of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from contract execution through commercial operation while driving consistent project execution across the organization.

The Project Manager serves as the primary integrator across Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applications Engineering, Software Integration, Supply Chain, Construction, Commissioning, Commercial, and Customer teams. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer commitments while promoting standardized project governance and execution methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from contract execution through commercial operation, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction
• Serve as the primary cross-functional leader, coordinating Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applications Engineering, Software Integration, Supply Chain, Field Operations, Commissioning, Commercial, and Customer teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and execute integrated project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource planning, risk management, and change control
• Drive PMO governance by implementing standardized project management methodologies, reporting, stage-gate reviews, and executive project communications across assigned projects
• Lead customer, executive, and cross-functional project reviews, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving timely decision-making
• Ensure alignment between commercial commitments, engineering deliverables, operational readiness, procurement activities, and customer expectations to achieve successful project outcomes
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned, improving project execution processes, and promoting best practices across the PMO organization
• Build strong relationships with customers, EPC partners, OEMs, and internal stakeholders while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related technical discipline
• Ability to utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve overall performance
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience leading complex engineering, EPC, energy, or industrial infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization while managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and customer commitments
• Strong understanding of project governance, project controls, commercial contracts, risk management, and standardized project management methodologies; PMP certification preferred
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), utility-scale energy projects, renewable energy, or related power infrastructure, with willingness to travel 10–20%
• Willingness to travel (10-20%)

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.