VP Program Management - Global Supply Chain

Houston, TX, USA / Arlington, VA, USA

Supply Chain and Logistics – Supply Chain /

Full-time /

Hybrid

About Fluence: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Job Summary:

Fluence is seeking a transformational Global Head of Program Management (PMO) to architect, lead, and scale its enterprise program execution capability across Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Technical Programs.

This role will build and own Fluence’s enterprise-wide Program Management Office — driving execution excellence, cross-functional alignment, financial governance, and technical delivery across complex global initiatives. This leader will partner deeply with Product, Engineering, and Operations to deliver innovation, operational readiness, and customer outcomes — with full accountability for program financial stewardship.

What you will do at Fluence:

+ Build & Lead the Enterprise PMO + Design and lead Fluence’s global Program Management Office (PMO) operating model — enabling execution across Product, Engineering, Technical Programs, and Supply Chain. + Establish governance frameworks, integrated planning processes, and enterprise-wide reporting mechanisms for program visibility and performance management. + Lead and develop a global community of Program Managers and Technical Program Managers (TPMs) embedded in key functions. + Financial Governance & Program Budget Ownership + Own financial governance, budgeting, and resource planning for enterprise programs — partnering with Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to drive disciplined investment and spend management. + Enable robust program business cases, ROI analysis, and investment tracking for strategic initiatives. + Drive transparency and accountability for program spend across the portfolio. + Technical Program Management & Product Lifecycle Execution + Lead execution of complex technical programs — including new product introductions (NPI), platform development, software/digital initiatives, and integrated supply chain readiness, global manufacturing infrastructure, etc. + Partner with Engineering, Product, and Operations to enable execution excellence from concept to customer delivery. + Enterprise Portfolio Governance & Integrated Planning + Lead portfolio management processes — driving prioritization, capacity planning, and resource allocation across strategic programs. + Provide transparent, data-driven reporting on program health, financial performance, and delivery risk to Executive Leadership and the Board + Tools, Processes & Operating Model Excellence + Develop and deploy program management standards, tools, and best practices across Fluence. + Continuously improve program execution maturity and capability development. + Talent Development & Leadership + Build and lead a world-class Program Management and Technical Program Management (TPM) team globally. + Foster a high-performance culture of execution, collaboration, and financial stewardship.

What you will bring to Fluence:

+ 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Program Management, PMO, Technical Program Management (TPM), or Product Operations within global technology, energy, or industrial companies. + Global business and relationship management experience to successfully deliver large scale projects that directly contribute to enterprise value. + Strategic planning acumen and experience to plan and deliver short- and long-term programs tied to financial results at enterprise level. + Proven success building and leading PMO and TPM functions across + Product, Engineering, and Supply Chain. + Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing large program budgets and driving ROI-based decision making. + Expertise in managing complex technical programs — hardware, software, platform development, NPI. + Exceptional executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership. + Demonstrated capability to lead through complex change globally. + Experience leading distributed global teams in a matrixed environment. + Education + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. + Relevant certifications (PgMP, PMP, Agile, SAFe) are a plus.

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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.