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.
- Lead and own the implementation of HSEQ standards across all project phases, ensuring compliance with legal, client, and internal requirements through proactive risk management, project & activity planning, contractor prequalification, and oversight of high-risk activities.
- 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.
- The role will include local travel within the country and may include some regional travel to project sites or supplier factories.
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 15+ years relevant experience in an energy sector engineering and/or battery storage related field
- 10+years of experience as a project manager with P&L responsibility.
- Degree in Engineering or other relevant closely discipline is required.
- 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.
- An ability to interact in a multicultural environment, travel and to work under pressure with conflicting demands on time are also very important.
- Fluency in English language
Why Join Fluence? A Range of Benefits to Support Your Well-being and Work-Life Balance
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering support for both personal and professional growth
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options to support your lifestyle
- Generous Paid Parental Leave, empowering you to balance family and work (eligible employees only)
- Mobile phone allowance for staying connected with ease
- Opportunities to benefit from performance-based bonus schemes, celebrating your contributions
- A collaborative and innovative work environment designed to nurture your success and personal growth