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Senior Director of Global Labs

Texas, United States (Hybrid)

Senior Director of Global Labs

2 Months ago • 10-15 Years

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Job Description

Fluence seeks a Senior Director of Global Labs to lead the development and management of our BESS product line's lab strategy. You'll have 10+ years of experience in lab design and construction, managing large-scale projects, and understanding regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills are crucial.

Must have:

Lab Design & Construction
Large-Scale Project Management
Regulatory Requirements Understanding
Strong Leadership & Communication

Good to have:

Master's Degree
Financial Acumen
International Travel
Multi-Project Management

Perks:

Hybrid Work
International Travel

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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.

Fluence is seeking a highly motivated Senior Director to lead the development and management of Fluence’s Global Lab Strategy for our BESS product line. This role will work will report to the VP of Systems and Hardware Engineering and will collaborate with multi-functional groups to assemble requirements and work jointly with internal and external site planners to craft and implement lab strategy build outs. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, proactive, and a skilled problem solver who can adapt and work effectively in a multi-functional International Corporate environment. Along with demonstrating a consistent track record in leading and delivering lab infrastructure and strategy with clear technical competence including understanding a variety of different types of lab environments (Fire testing, Grid inter-connect, BESS testing, Battery Cell and Module testing)

In this position you will work with multi-functional groups to assemble requirements and work jointly with 3rd party contractors to craft and implement lab strategy build outs in multiple global locations.

You will also have the opportunity to work on technology and help to drive the innovation of our future labs that will be used by engineers to develop our next generation products.

As the Senior Director of Global Labs at Fluence you will:

Demonstrate a consistent track record in leading and delivering strategies with clear technical competence including understanding a variety of different types of lab environments (Fire testing, Grid inter-connect, BESS testing, Battery Cell and Module testing)
Work closely with multi-functional engineering groups to collect and understand their requirements for lab capabilities.
Review our product roadmap and guide lab requirements to support future programs
Identify needs for labs for engineering engagement on customer systems and define infrastructure requirements
Work with groups to ensure their requirements are accurately translated into infrastructure needs
Partner with Project Management teams (internal and external) to design labs to meet the infrastructure requirements of engineering groups
Engage with IT Networking groups to resolve equipment needs to be ordered and deployed in the labs
Host status update meetings
Commission labs and verify that design requirements have been met

What will you bring to Fluence?

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in laboratory design and construction, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex construction projects in a scientific or research environment.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards for laboratory facilities.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Financial acumen, with experience in budget development and financial management.
Ability to travel internationally as required.
Ability to work concurrently with multiple groups and projects in the organization
Good attention to detail, as well as strong partnership and communications

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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.

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