Sr. Manager Project Engineering Germany (m/f/d) at Fluence in Erlangen

Job description

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 . Job Description: Key Responsibilities Assure successful execution of all projects within the business unit on time, on budget, and in line with agreed solution engineering deliverables. Provide senior leadership for project engineering resources allocated to the market, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and delivery quality. Own resource planning and capability management for the market, ensuring the right engineering capacity, skills, and experience are available to support project execution. Act as senior interface to Commercial, Project Management, and Technical Expert Leads for upcoming opportunities, early risk identification, and required engineering support. Coordinate with Technical Expert Leads across Grid Engineering, Electrical & Controls, SNC, and other relevant functions to define engineering input for complex opportunities. Lead escalation management for critical project issues across the Market, including customer-facing and Fluence-internal escalations. Drive consistency and continuous improvement of operational engineering processes, governance, and execution standards across projects. Take ownership of resolving complex technical, contractual, and execution-related challenges in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers. Develop engineering talent, including coaching managers, senior engineers, and high-potential team members toward their next level of responsibility. Support succession planning and organizational development within Project Engineering. Ensure execution of projects in alignment with Fluence safety KPIs, quality expectations, and business targets. Contribute to regional delivery strategy, including capacity planning, risk mitigation, and improvement of project delivery performance. Represent Project Engineering in senior stakeholder forums, customer discussions, and internal leadership reviews. Travel throughout EMEA and internationally as required. Main Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant work experience in power systems, utility-scale installations, PV plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems, or comparable infrastructure projects in the EMEA region. Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction for high-voltage systems, renewable energy, battery storage, or conventional power generation. Proven leadership experience, including leading teams, managing managers or senior experts, and developing technical talent. Strong ability to manage complex projects, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholders in a matrix organization. Demonstrated experience in customer-facing escalation management and senior stakeholder communication. Strong commercial and contractual awareness with the ability to assess risks and drive practical resolutions. Strategic mindset with the ability to connect project execution topics to broader business objectives. Solution-oriented, structured, and accountable leadership style. Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Business fluency in German and English , fluency level required ( German C1 ) Other language skills beneficial. 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 v