Project Director

Fluence•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

The Project Director leads a team of Project Managers and oversees successful execution of multiple complex Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the Americas. The role provides strategic leadership, drives financial and operational performance, manages project risks, and builds customer relationships to ensure successful project delivery. It works closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and other cross-functional teams to align project objectives with contractual requirements and business priorities. Travel of approximately 30% is required to support project execution, customer meetings, and site activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 12 years of relevant industry experience.
Minimum 12 years of project management experience with P&L responsibility.
Minimum 3 years of experience managing complex EPC projects.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of project planning, execution, financial management, and risk mitigation.
Proven leadership, collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to drive project financial and operational performance.
Experience managing customer relationships and coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a global, matrixed organization.
Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience managing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
Experience overseeing multiple concurrent EPC projects.
Knowledge of project controls, resource planning, and performance reporting.
Experience supporting business development and new project opportunities.
Experience driving operational improvements and implementing project management best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, management, and execution of multiple complex BESS projects.
Direct Project Managers, ensuring appropriate resource allocation, accountability, and successful project delivery.
Oversee execution of complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
Provide leadership across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and business operations.
Monitor project financial performance, manage risks, and improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Oversee project planning, execution strategies, schedules, and resource requirements.
Ensure project plans, milestones, changes, and deliverables are documented and communicated effectively.
Identify and resolve project challenges, escalations, and risks to support successful execution.
Ensure compliance with established business processes, reporting requirements, and project execution standards.
Collaborate with Sales to support new business opportunities and future project development.
Lead business improvement initiatives to strengthen project performance and operational effectiveness.
Document and share lessons learned across projects to promote continuous improvement.
Travel approximately 30% as required for project execution, customer meetings, and site activities.