Product Manager, System Intelligence (m/w/d)

Job Description

We are seeking a Product Manager, System Intelligence to play a key role in advancing Fluence's system intelligence capabilities, including the Fluence System Battery Management System (SBMS), performance analytics, and intelligent control features. As part of the System Intelligence program, this role contributes to the development of capabilities that enhance system performance, improve predictability, and enable differentiated performance guarantees. You will operate at the intersection of battery systems, software, controls, and analytics-translating complex technical and commercial inputs into clear product requirements and high-impact solutions. This role requires strong ownership, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to align cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions.

This role offers the chance to work on some of Fluence's most innovative technology. You'll be at the intersection of battery intelligence, advanced controls, and energy storage optimization, collaborating with world-class engineers while delivering measurable business and customer impact. It's an opportunity to shape technology that directly improves product performance and creates real value for customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and shape the product strategy and roadmap for System Intelligence capabilities, including the Fluence SBMS, performance analytics, and intelligent control features.
• Translate strategic objectives into clearly defined product requirements and prioritized initiatives, balancing customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• Develop a clear understanding of customer operational challenges and value drivers for BESSs, and ensure product features are tightly linked to quantifiable customer value through financial modeling (e.g. lifetime extension, revenue uplift, TCO reduction).
• Identify opportunities to increase customer value through joint hardware, software, and analytics work.
• Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to validate problem statements, product direction, and roadmap priorities.
• Partner closely with hardware, software, analytics, and commercial teams to ensure intended behavior is delivered reliably and at scale.
• Support cross-functional engineering teams in day-to-day problem-solving, enabling them to progress successfully toward target milestones.
• Support regional sales and marketing teams in customer conversations and generating sales material around systems intelligence.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of product management experience, including experience owning complex, system-level products in renewable energy, energy storage systems, battery analytics, or battery systems.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading engineering teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Proven ability to define product direction and value in ambiguous problem spaces.
• Experience in interpreting and constructing business cases, including discounted cash flow modeling, IRR, and NPV calculations, for BESS or renewable energy projects.
• System-level understanding of the key components of a battery energy storage system and its applications.
• Clear, structured, and motivating communicator who can turn complexity into clarity for both technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Periodic time zone flexibility to support customers and colleagues across the world.
• Ability to travel internationally (~25% of the time).

This is an hybrid position, and we are seeking candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Fluence office.

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. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.