AddressAbout Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.
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We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.
We are Leading
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform-and we are growing every day.
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We are Agile
We achieve our goals and meet our customer's needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.
We are Fun
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
About the role:
The Senior Project Manager plays a pivotal and leading role in the successful development and delivery of energy storage projects, contributing to the growth and sustainability of renewable energy sources and grid stability. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable energy solutions.
The role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead the execution of projects and development of staff and stakeholders to ensure successfully meeting or exceeding the expectations of all stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager is the valued and trusted partner of the end customer, with a primary focus on achieving safety and sustainability.
This position will report into the Fluence ANZ Director of Projects and requires an autonomous and pragmatic leader who has experience developing and delivering as part of a global matrixed team within the context of large-scale EPC projects.
Experience within Energy Storage markets is an advantage but is not mandatory. With a passion to learn and develop, an agile mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced new technology led environment is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the battery energy storage project from early works through NTP then to successful handover to operations, working in close collaboration with all relevant functional groups.
- Coordinate and develop internal and external functional contributors, contractors, and partners.
- Build and nurture long term relationships with design and construct partners, equipment providers and other partners through the Project Delivery phase.
- Provide oversight, leadership and guidance in project planning to the entire Fluence organisation including close collaboration with internal engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and business administration groups.
- Proactively collaborate with customers, suppliers, partners, sales and senior management as necessary to ensure full life cycle project deliverables are met.
- Participate and lead business improvement projects including documenting and communicating initial project plans and any changes to the plan.
- Achieve as a minimum the time, quality and financial performance targets of the project and proactively implement plans to exceed targets and maintaining and enhancing customer and project team satisfaction.
- Smoothly and successfully transfer the project to the Fluence Service organization at completion.
Experience & Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a minimum 15+ years relevant experience in an energy sector engineering and/or battery storage related field. An ability to interact in a multicultural environment, travel and to work under pressure with conflicting demands on time are also very important.
In addition, qualified candidates will have:
- 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager with P&L responsibility.
- Exceptional leadership, collaboration, organising and influencing skills.
- Outstanding analytical skills and business acumen.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrable ability working in a high-performance team within a virtual matrixed and global organisation.
- Proven experience in energy sector EPC projects.
- Project Management qualification or certification.
- Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations in the energy sector.
- Market specific and/or domain specific (energy storage) project delivery experience is desirable.
Education
Degree in Engineering or other relevant closely discipline is required.
Languages
Fluent in English required.
Travel
The role will include local travel within the country and may include some regional travel to project sites or supplier factories.
Questions? Message your Talent Acquisition Partner Directly: Claudine Kaye De Villa
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