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Fluence seeks a Head of Projects for Australia & New Zealand. Must have 10+ years of renewable energy experience, 5+ years as Project Director, proven leadership in project management, electrical subsystems, and team building. Experience in renewable sector is highly desirable.
Head of Projects – Australia & New Zealand
Location: Melbourne, Australia

About Fluence
Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the global market leader in energy storage technology solutions and services. Fluence is creating a more sustainable future by combining the agility of a technology company with the expertise and vision of two respected industry giants.
 
Our Culture and values
We are a start up with a purpose to transform the way we power our world. It requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading
Fluence currently has 2.4 gigawatts of projects in operation or awarded across 24 countries and territories worldwide—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
Reporting to the Vice President for Project Management APAC, the Head of Projects - ANZ will:
·       Proactively lead and manage Project Delivery in Australia and New Zealand. Provide strong leadership from project management, contract development, execution to successful handover to Services, working in close collaboration with relevant functional groups across Australia and APAC
·       Direct the development of near and long-term resource planning with the functional teams to ensure high quality, safe, and well-managed project installations for full EPC wrap.  This includes leadership development and team building, project and G&A budget creation, management and review of standards of performance, and continuous organizational improvement across functions in the ANZ region.
·       Be responsible for the P&L across all Fluence projects in Australia and New Zealand. This person and their team will be responsible to ensure all Fluence projects are delivered safely, to code, on time, on budget and to the customers’ satisfaction.  This will be done in conformance with an internal quality program certified to ISO 9001 with an emphasis on continuous improvement. 
·       Complex stakeholder management & customer focused communication style
·       This person is a decision maker and will provide leadership and guidance to project management team in ANZ organization, including interfacing cross-functional teams in APAC.
·       Proactively work with customers, suppliers, partners, sales and senior management as necessary to ensure full life-cycle project deliverables are met in terms of quality and delivery excellence.
·       Participate in business improvement projects including documenting and communicating initial project plans and any changes to the plan to battery storage team. The person will liaise with the Australian Leadership team to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals.
·       Support the Sales teams in project development, and tendering with schedules that meet procurement and customer needs.
·       Be responsible for assessing and managing risk and the associated impact to projects, ensuring lessons learnt and continuous improvement.
·       Be responsible for compliance to Fluence Delegation of Authority, SOG and support Audits and corrective actions for ANZ.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?
·       Degree as state-certified technical engineer and a +10-year overall experience in renewable energy business with at least 5 years Project Director experience in project management and electrical subsystems
·       Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
·       Proven ability to build and manage operational teams, providing guidance for delivery of complex projects with project management excellence
·       Experience in renewable sector is highly desirable
·       Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others, influence without authority, and manage conflict situations with a can-do attitude
·       Outstanding communication, analytical, and organizational skills
·       Experience managing Senior Project Managers and building high-performing organization with mutually beneficial long-term relationships
·       Must have a deep knowledge of project management, construction management, engineering, electrical systems, utility practices, procurement and supply contracts and related industry practices to be able to guide, mentor, and foster leaders to high performance in these areas.
·       Highly collaborative team player who fosters open communication and facilitates mutual understanding and cooperation between all stakeholders and inter-cultural teams.
·       Proven ability to balance conflicting priorities across multiple business units, to achieve organizational objectives
·       Self-directed individual who is able to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment
·       Proven track record of success in Project Management
·       Experience creating and managing integrated timelines and budgets
·       Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities under tight deadlines
·       Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project)
·       Strong communicator and relationship builder who give / earn trust and respect of the client team and internal project, engineering, commissioning and business administrators as well as external partners and contributors

APPLY
Fluence uses LinkedIn Talent Hub to manage our recruitment process. To be considered for this and all roles at the company, applicants must apply directly on LinkedIn here.
 
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. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply, as we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates and respects First Nations cultures, knowledge, and perspectives.
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