Senior Program Manager

Role Overview The Senior Principal Program Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for owning and delivering Fluence’s most strategically significant, enterprise-critical programs. These programs directly impact company strategy, customer commitments, platform evolution, margin performance, and time-to-market. This role goes beyond execution of a single program. It provides enterprise leadership across multiple interconnected initiatives, influences product and platform strategy, and serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership in navigating complex tradeoffs across scope, cost, schedule, risk, and long-term business objectives. Key Responsibilities Enterprise & Strategic Leadership: Lead strategically significant, high-visibility programs that materially impact Fluence’s growth strategy, product roadmap, customer commitments, and financial performance. Enterprise accountability: Serve as the single point of accountability for enterprise-level outcomes across complex, multi-year, multi-region programs. Strategy translation: Translate company strategy into executable program roadmaps. Program & Portfolio Ownership: Own end-to-end delivery from early concept through production launch and lifecycle execution. Drive portfolio-level decision-making and manage cross-program dependencies. Establish and lead integrated program governance and executive reviews. Cross-Functional & Executive Influence: Lead highly matrixed teams without direct authority. Act as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leadership. Represent Fluence with credibility to customers and partners. Operational Excellence & Risk Leadership: Drive disciplined execution across cost, schedule, and quality. Proactively identify and mitigate enterprise-level risks. Ensure total system and platform integration readiness. Organizational Impact & Leadership Development: Establish best practices and elevate program management maturity. Mentor and develop future program leaders. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio leadership Proven track record leading enterprise‑critical programs Strong business and technical acumen, with the ability to bridge strategic and technical perspectives Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile, or Lean are preferred Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline preferred Master’s degree strongly preferred 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. Equal Opportunity Employer At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Work Authorization To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr