Senior Project Manager BESS

Fluence; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead turnkey EPC battery energy storage projects. You will own P&L and drive delivery across multiple stakeholders in a global team, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time performance.

The role requires strong communication, engineering background, and 5+ years of managing complex projects with subcontractors, with travel up to 30%. Reporting to the Head of Projects, UK & Ireland, this position operates within a matrix and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, physics, or other technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years P&L responsibility delivering equipment supply or turn-key projects.
• Familiarity with codes & standards for electrical equipment and turn-key energy infra projects.
• Experience managing subcontractor contracts in a matrix organization.
• PM certification (e.g. PMI PgMP, IPMA Level B) is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPC battery energy storage projects with P&L responsibility up to $30M+.
• Deliver projects safely, to code, on time and on budget with ISO 9001 quality emphasis.
• Coordinate with EPC, Equipment Delivery and partners during project delivery.
• Review engineering designs, manage schedules, budgets, and safety/quality plans.
• Resolve technical issues to meet quality, time and cost targets.
• Travel up to 30% and represent Fluence with customers and partners.

Skills

P&L management

Matrix organization

PM certification

Communication

Electrical codes

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or technical discipline

Job description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visitfluenceenergy.com.

Job Description:

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the execution of turn-key EPC /core only projects with the objective to deliver the projects on-time, on-budget, and without incidents/accidents. This position will report to the Head of Projects, UK & Ireland and requires an autonomous and pragmatic individual who has experience working in a matrixed and virtual environment, working with multiple stakeholders, working on multiple projects/tasks at one time, and working as part of a global team.

Key Responsibilities

• The senior project manager will have P&L responsibility for projects up to $30M+ in value.

• Responsible to ensure all Fluence projects are delivered safely, to code, on time, on budget, and to the customers’ satisfaction. This work will be done in conformance with an internal quality program certified to ISO 9001 with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

• Lead turn-key EPC battery energy storage projects through delivery, from contract collaboration close in working operations, to handover successful to through execution

• Lead teams in reviewing engineering designs, managing project schedules, budgets, people allocation, and safety/quality plans across projects at various stages of life.

• Rapidly resolve technical issues to ensure projects deliver to quality, time and cost.

• Manage and coordinate with other functions to close all snags, quality issues and non-conformances.

• Manage relationships with EPC, Equipment Delivery and other partners through the Project Delivery phase.

• Oversee contractors and sub-contractors to ensure quality and schedule are met and to ensure safety guidelines and requirements are followed on job sites.

• Proactively work with customers, suppliers, partners sales and senior management as necessary to ensure project deliverables and contract requirements are met.

• Evaluate construction methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans and optimize value-engineering opportunities.

• Participate in business improvement projects including documenting and communicating initial project plans and any changes to the team.

• Support negotiations regarding project contracts with potential contractors and suppliers.

• Alongside the assigned project finance team member, responsible for budget review, project revenue, and cash flow forecasts, and when appropriate proposing mitigation to contain cost growth.

• The candidate will have strong communications skills, be able to represent Fluence in person and through written material with executives from key customers, regulatory and other officials, and with the leadership of key supply chain or service partners.

• Ability to work in a manner consistent with the Fluence values of Leading, Agile, Responsible, and Fun. Ability to teach and cultivate those values throughout the Fluence organization.

• The role will report to the Head of Projects, UK & Ireland as part of the Project.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in engineering, physics, or other technical discipline.

• Minimum 5 years P&L responsibility delivering equipment supply or turn-key projects.

• Familiarity with typical codes & standards for electrical equipment and experience with turn-key energy infrastructure project construction is required.

• Over one-year experience managing subcontractor contracts.

• Has managed a matrix project organization comprised of 6+ functions.

• Valid Senior Project Management certification (e.g. PMI PgMP, IPMA Level B (Senior PM) etc.).

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.

• Knowledge of DS3 Services, Eirgrid Grid Code and Single Electricity Market (SEM) is a plus.

• Business level English language skills are a necessity.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 30% of time

Additional Skills

• Utility customer in Ireland is a plus.

• Experience within Energy Storage markets is an advantage but is not mandatory, an agile mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced start-up technology environment is essential.

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.