About Fluence: 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.
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES
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.
We are Responsible
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
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 POSITION
Location: This is a Hybrid role (2-3 days in office each week) in Houston, TX.
In this role you will work hand in hand with really smart and experienced development engineers and product managers. You will be planning and ensuring your product development program stays on track and on budget. You will be exposed to the Executive Leadership when presenting the status of your programs and proposing trade-offs for course correction.
As a program manager, you’ll analyze your programs with a broad view of the activities being developed by different cross-functional teams. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that milestones in you program are agreed and understood by the team members assigned to your program by their functional leads, in order to guarantee program execution and new product/feature delivery.
You can think of yourself as a “meta-project manager,” strategically and simultaneously orchestrating all program’s intertwined projects being developed by different teams resulting in a deliverable product to our customers.
Typical day-to-day program management activities include:
· Planning and monitoring program execution.
· Project coordination and managing project interdependencies.
· Creating and managing a budget.
· Cross-project resource management.
· Identifying and addressing blockers and risks.
· Program documentation.
· Stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem-solving.
· Aligning or realigning deliverables with program outcomes.
What does the ideal candidate bring to Fluence?Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.Minimum of 8 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in the energy industry.Proven track record of successfully delivering complex programs on time and within budget.Strong understanding of program management methodologies and tools (Agile).Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.Self-motivated, proactive, and results oriented.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Proficiency in business presentation preparation and analytics tools expertise (Excel).PMI certification or proven track record of best practices in program management for product development desiredExperience with Power Conversion Systems (inverters) within the Renewable Energy or EV industries desiredExposed to Agile and cross knowledge of Jira/Atlassian, NetSuite, Salesforce, MS Project desiredAt Fluence we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply!
Unlimited PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance
Generous 401K Match
Annual Bonus Incentive
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Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
