Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy (BESS)

The Senior Project Manager plays a pivotal and leading role in the successful development and delivery of energy storage projects, contributing to the growth and sustainability of renewable energy sources and grid stability. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable energy solutions.

The role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead the execution of projects and developmentofstaffandstakeholderstoensuresuccessfullymeetingorexceedingthe expectations of all stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager is the valued and trusted partner of the end customer, with a primary focus on achieving safety and sustainability.

This position will report into the Fluence ANZ Director of Projects and requires an autonomous and pragmatic leader who has experience developing and delivering as part of a global matrixed team within the context of large-scale EPC projects.

Experience within Energy Storage markets is an advantage but is not mandatory. With a passion to learn and develop, an agile mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced new technology led environment is essential.

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