Senior Program Manager

Fluence; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Senior Principal Program Manager based in Arlington, Virginia. This senior leadership role encompasses owning and delivering critical programs that influence company strategy and customer commitments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of program leadership experience, strong technical acumen, and proven success in managing enterprise-critical initiatives. The position offers opportunities to mentor and develop future leaders within a culture that embraces collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio leadership.
• Proven track record leading enterprise-critical programs.
• Strong business and technical acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-visibility programs impacting growth strategy.
• Own end-to-end delivery from concept to production.
• Drive risk management across complex programs.

Skills

Program leadership

Strategic thinking

Technical acumen

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

PMP certification

Agile methodologies

Lean principles

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Principal Program Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for owning and delivering Fluence’s most strategically significant, enterprise-critical programs. These programs directly impact company strategy, customer commitments, platform evolution, margin performance, and time-to-market.

This role goes beyond execution of a single program. It provides enterprise leadership across multiple interconnected initiatives, influences product and platform strategy, and serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership in navigating complex tradeoffs across scope, cost, schedule, risk, and long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise & Strategic Leadership: Lead strategically significant, high-visibility programs that materially impact Fluence’s growth strategy, product roadmap, customer commitments, and financial performance.
• Enterprise accountability: Serve as the single point of accountability for enterprise-level outcomes across complex, multi-year, multi-region programs.
• Strategy translation: Translate company strategy into executable program roadmaps.
• Program & Portfolio Ownership: Own end-to-end delivery from early concept through production launch and lifecycle execution.
• Drive portfolio-level decision-making and manage cross-program dependencies.
• Establish and lead integrated program governance and executive reviews.
• Cross-Functional & Executive Influence: Lead highly matrixed teams without direct authority.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leadership.
• Represent Fluence with credibility to customers and partners.
• Operational Excellence & Risk Leadership: Drive disciplined execution across cost, schedule, and quality.
• Proactively identify and mitigate enterprise-level risks.
• Ensure total system and platform integration readiness.
• Organizational Impact & Leadership Development: Establish best practices and elevate program management maturity.
• Mentor and develop future program leaders.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio leadership
• Proven track record leading enterprise‑critical programs
• Strong business and technical acumen, with the ability to bridge strategic and technical perspectives
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile, or Lean are preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline preferred
• Master’s degree strongly preferred

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers\' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

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. Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.