Program Manager, Prevailing Wage Compliance (PWA)

Fluence is seeking a Program Manager, Prevailing Wage Compliance (PWA) to lead the end-to-end management of prevailing wage and labor compliance data across grid-scale energy storage projects. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act. The Program Manager will serve as the central point of coordination for all incoming compliance data from subcontractors, third-party vendors, and internal teams, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission. This role requires strong program management discipline, data governance expertise, and the ability to operate across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage Fluence's prevailing wage (PWA) compliance program across active projects in North America, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local labor compliance requirements. Establish and enforce standardized processes for certified payroll collection, validation, and submission, and serve as the internal subject matter expert on prevailing wage compliance requirements.
• Act as the central intake point for all compliance-related data from subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. Implement and manage systems such as LCP Tracker and Points North to collect, track, and audit required data. Review certified payrolls and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance risks, ensuring alignment with internal systems such as Workday employee IDs and project coding structures. Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve issues.
• Partner with subcontractors and third-party vendors to ensure timely and compliant data submissions. Provide clear guidance on documentation requirements and submission timelines, monitor performance against SLAs, and escalate non-compliance as needed to drive resolution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Payroll, Finance, Procurement, and Project Management teams to align compliance processes with internal systems and workflows. Act as a liaison between field operations and corporate functions to ensure seamless compliance execution.
• Prepare and submit required compliance reports to government agencies and customers. Maintain audit-ready documentation to support internal and external audits. Track and report on compliance metrics, risks, and trends, and identify opportunities to improve processes, including automation and system enhancements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Compliance, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in prevailing wage compliance, labor compliance, or construction project compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act and certified payroll requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume data intake and validation across multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and enforce compliance standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex datasets with accuracy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy, renewables, infrastructure, or EPC environments. Familiarity with compliance platforms such as LCP Tracker, Points North, or similar systems. Experience integrating compliance processes with systems such as Workday or ERP platforms. Program management certification (PMP or similar) is a plus.
• Key competencies: Program and process ownership, data governance and quality control, compliance rigor and risk identification, cross-functional leadership and influence, vendor management and accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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.

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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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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.