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Project Director (Battery Energy Storage System)

Fluence

Alpharetta, GA

Full Time

Posted October 28, 2026

$162k - $202k· Est.

Energy Storage

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Storage
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Job Description

The Project Director is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers and overseeing the successful execution of multiple complex Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the Americas.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, management, and execution of multiple complex BESS projects.
Manage and provide direction to Project Managers, ensuring appropriate resource allocation, accountability, and successful project delivery.
Oversee the execution of complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
Provide leadership across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and business operations.
Monitor project financial performance, manage risks, and drive improvements in profitability and operational efficiency.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Oversee project planning, execution strategies, schedules, and resource requirements.
Ensure project plans, milestones, changes, and deliverables are documented and communicated effectively.
Identify and resolve project challenges, escalations, and risks to support successful execution.
Ensure compliance with established business processes, reporting requirements, and project execution standards.
Collaborate with Sales to support new business opportunities and future project development.
Lead business improvement initiatives to strengthen project performance and operational effectiveness.
Promote continuous improvement by documenting and sharing lessons learned across projects.
Travel approximately 30% as required to support project execution, customer meetings, and site activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 12 years of relevant industry experience.
Minimum 12 years of project management experience with P&L responsibility.
Minimum 3 years of experience managing complex EPC projects.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of project planning, execution, financial management, and risk mitigation.
Proven leadership, collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to drive project financial and operational performance.
Experience managing customer relationships and coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a global, matrixed organization.
Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience managing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
Experience overseeing multiple concurrent EPC projects.
Knowledge of project controls, resource planning, and performance reporting.
Experience supporting business development and new project opportunities.
Experience driving operational improvements and implementing project management best practices.