Senior Project Manager - Project Execution
About The Position
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 visit fluenceenergy.com . Role Overview The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), power, and industrial infrastructure projects. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications, and serves as the central point of coordination between clients, contractors, suppliers, and Fluence project resources. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex projects within the energy, power, industrial, or battery storage sectors. The Senior Project Manager is expected to maintain full project visibility, drive execution, proactively manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience managing large-scale industrial, power, energy, renewable energy, or BESS projects.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Experience managing projects with contract values of approximately $100M+.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated success in client-facing project leadership roles.
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a matrixed and global organization.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project experience strongly preferred.
- Power Plant and/or Substation project experience if preferred.
- PMP Certification preferred.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of large-scale projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
- Monitor project progress against the master schedule and drive resolution of schedule, cost, and execution risks.
- Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, logistics, construction, and commissioning.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.
- Track project performance, prepare status updates, and maintain visibility of key deliverables and action items.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, manage escalations, and support issue and claims resolution.
- Ensure project documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements are maintained.
Benefits
- Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
