Technical Product Manager, Fluence OS (Hardware & Platform Architecture)

Technical Product Manager, Fluence OS(Hardware & Platform Architecture)

Location: Houston, Alpharetta, Arlington 

ABOUT THE POSITION: 

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Product Manager responsible for the strategy and requirements execution of Fluence OS. This role has a focus on platform hardware and architecture for BESS system control. The ideal candidate will have a strong, relevant technical background and an understanding of energy storage technologies. This role is a part of the Software & Controls Product Management team and reports to Director of Software & Controls Product Management. 

Responsibilities: 

· Create, support, and execute the technical product strategy of Fluence OS. 

· Responsible for communicating the strategy, roadmap, and value propositions of Fluence’s software & controls capabilities to both external and internal stakeholders. 

· Work in conjunction with all regional functions, and regional product management to understand and create product requirements that meet the market needs. 

· Lead product reviews to ensure that product roadmaps are inclusive of future market needs, compliance, and developments. 

· Actively engage with key stakeholders to ensure product information is seamlessly transferred. 

· Participation in key product and development efforts including product discovery and design process, product requirement development, platform and technology development processes, and development of product training and collateral. 

· Work with cross-business Product Managers to ensure the software & controls capabilities and limitations are factored into the product program teams. 

· Work with the Technical Agile development teams to ensure the technical solutions they develop meet the needs of Fluence’s customers.

· Support the Regional sales teams and Fluence Digital sales teams by responding to customer proposal questions and engaging with customers to clarify requirements around software & controls. 

· Work with the Regional and Fluence Digital Strategy teams to conduct competitor analyses and stay current with market trends and innovation in the software & controls space.

· Develop an understanding of needs based on customer requirements, industry standards, and regional regulations, evaluate the business case of implementing those needs in products, and communicate those needs to the engineering team via requirements. 

· Gather, analyze, and act on customer feedback to inform product enhancements and future product development. 

· Conduct product presentations to customers and at industry events. 

Ideal candidate: 

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

Strong theoretical and practical experience in systematic software engineering and software architecture. 

Proven track record in industrial control and energy management systems including hardware integration and platform architecture design. 

Experience with communication protocols and IoT technologies. 

Strong understanding of cloud platforms and microservices architecture. 

Knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS). 

Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional teams. 

Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems. 

Experience and knowledge of Agile development methods. 

Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to conceptualize complex ideas quickly and convey those thoughts to others in a clear, effective, and motivating manner. 

Periodic time zone flexibility to support customers and colleagues across the world

Ability to travel internationally (25% of the time) as well as adhere to Fluence’s office policy. 

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status. 

At Fluence we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply!

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance

Generous 401K Match

Annual Bonus Incentive