Senior Project Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
Fluence is a global leader in intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its battery storage projects in Germany. The role involves overseeing international projects, ensuring compliance with scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards. Responsibilities include project planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, customer requirement analysis, project monitoring, reporting, claim management, and commissioning coordination. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, a minimum of 5 years of experience in plant construction/EPC, and strong communication skills in both German and English. Fluence offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a values-driven culture.
Must have:
- Minimum 5 years project management experience in plant construction/EPC
- Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Proven experience with demanding clients
- Excellent German and English communication skills
Good to have:
- Experience in energy, grid solutions, wind power, or renewables
- Strong technical and commercial focus
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
Perks:
- Competitive salary package (base + bonus)
- 30 days annual leave
- Hybrid work model
- Flexible working hours
- Company pension plan
- Tax-free childcare allowance
- Personal development opportunities
- Sabbatical option
- Home office allowance
- Employee perks and discounts
4 skills required
Job Details
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
At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.
Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.
Key Responsibilities:
Battery Storage Project Management: Oversee international battery storage projects, particularly in Germany, ensuring compliance with scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards.
Project Planning & Coordination: Plan and coordinate all activities within the project team to ensure efficient workflows and the achievement of project milestones.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and any changes.
Customer Requirements Analysis: Clarify customer objectives and requirements, analyze work packages, and create/manage project specifications for suppliers.
Project Monitoring & Adjustment: Monitor the project status and adjust scope, timeline, or budget as needed to meet project requirements.
Reporting: Deliver monthly reports to the board and weekly updates to clients to ensure transparency and accountability.
Claim Management: Handle claims efficiently to mitigate risks and manage project-related issues.
Commissioning Coordination: Coordinate on-site commissioning activities in close collaboration with the site management team.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to PM standards and business codes, including environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
Your Skills & Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a project manager in plant construction/EPC business, preferably in energy, grid solutions, wind power, or renewables.
Education: Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Customer Interaction: Proven experience dealing with demanding clients.
Technical & Commercial Focus: Strong focus on deadlines and budgets, with the ability to connect technical and commercial perspectives.
Leadership: Demonstrated success collaborating across all levels of management.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German (native or C1 level) and English (professional level).
This role is critical to the success of our battery storage projects. If you bring a combination of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership skills, we invite you to join our dynamic team.
Our Benefits:
Competitive salary package (base + bonus)
30 days annual leave
Hybrid work model (Berlin or Erlangen)
Flexible working hours
Company pension plan
Capital-forming benefits for tariff employees
Tax-free childcare allowance (€100 per child/month)
Values-driven culture with diverse teams and a strong focus on DE&I
Personal development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, in-house training, workshops)
Sabbatical option
Home office allowance
Employee perks and discounts on services and products
Fluence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hiring, promotion, and job placement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
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