About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider for energy storage in the global energy storage sector.  As a leading provider of software and services, we are at the forefront of the energy transition, helping to shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen is trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world. FlexGen's HybridOS software seamlessly integrates with both traditional and renewable power sources and integrates seamlessly out of the box with any vendor hardware. Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and economic returns.  

Energy storage represents a multibillion-dollar market at the center of the energy transition. FlexGen's HybridOS software is leading the charge with over 8 GWh of energy storage systems under management with over 1.5M hours of runtime across the U.S. and internationally for utility, microgrid, and C&I customers and these numbers are growing every day. Assets running HybridOS have the highest availability and are among the most profitable in the market.

FlexGen is dedicated to providing best-in-class service and performance for its customers, ensuring safety, reliability, and resiliency in all operating environments. FlexGen supports the customer across the full journey of developing an energy storage project and leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to maximize the value that its customers ultimately receive. 

Position Description:

FlexGen is currently searching for a Director of Project Management to oversee and lead a team of 2-3 project managers, ensuring the successful execution of multiple energy storage projects. The Director will have overall responsibility for managing and leading energy storage projects from contract execution through commercial operation. This includes ensuring successful staffing, managing cost, schedule, quality, risk, and client commitments for multiple large, complex projects. The role will require both leadership and technical expertise to deliver high-quality results.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage a team of 2-3 project managers, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage and lead multi-disciplinary teams across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure successful staffing for assigned projects, providing guidance and support to team members.
• Lead project planning, establish schedules, forecasts, budgets, and performance parameters to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project cost, schedule, cash flow, risk, and quality to meet or exceed client and organizational expectations.
• Operate in complex management environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Negotiate and administer subcontracts and ensure contractual provisions are flowed down to suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and successes to company leadership.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful project delivery.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Project Management, Engineering, or Business Administration preferred).
• 5-7 years of experience in project management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing project teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing energy storage or renewable energy projects, including integration, EPC, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of power conditioning systems and battery energy storage systems (100kW to 2MW/250kWh to 2MWh capacity), including transformers.
• Knowledge of engineering/construction industry practices and EPC commercial terms.
• Proven ability to develop and recommend solutions to mitigate delays through contractual and execution methods.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and team-building skills.
• ·Willingness to travel as required to project sites and client locations.

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 

To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.