Product Owner - Grid-scale Energy Storage System Control Software (m/f/d)

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Fluence is seeking a product owner for grid-scale energy storage system controls, who will work cross-functionally with engineering and product management teams to understand and execute the Fluence OS and grid application development plan. The candidate will demonstrate a continued technical understanding of regional grid code requirements and compliance to provide differentiated offerings in the market that are uniquely valuable to our customers. They will serve as the technical liaison for communicating the growth strategy to the engineering teams and managing the product development of the Fluence OS grid forming and following capabilities.

This position requires a detailed understanding of local rules and regulations in regions like APAC, EMEA, and/or Americas. You will monitor additions and changes to the grid code and regulatory norms as well as get input from detailed customer requirements and product management.

As a product owner, you will translate the applicable rules and regulations into actionable user stories for the development agile team(s), have the ability to plan and manage the development project from start to finish, and ensure that the product meets the customer's needs. In addition to your power systems and grid code compliance knowledge, you will be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Other responsibilities include supporting the agile team, managing backlog items, and optimizing the value of the product.

Detailed tasks:

1. Work closely with the agile team to ensure the team is building the right product in the most efficient way possible.
2. Work collaboratively with the product management team to fulfill the CRs and/or meet applicable standards, including the associated cost and cycle time.
3. Analyze Customer Requirements (CRs) received and standards (grid compliance, cybersecurity, etc.) on project opportunities and the product roadmap.
4. Create user stories out of requirements. Manage and prioritize Agile team’s backlog. Accept or reject the work for release.
5. Lead the creation and maintenance of the technical commercial documentation related to the product in coordination with the different stakeholders.
6. Support the product management and sales team in delivering technical presentations and demos to customers.
7. Lead the execution of multi-generation product plans by summarizing and prioritizing emerging customer/market requirements and gathering competitive intelligence.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems.
2. 5+ years of engineering background in utility scale electrical power systems.
3. 2+ years of product owner experience in Agile process.
4. Good knowledge of grid following and grid forming applications.
5. Knowledge of technical requirements of ISOs and transmission owners.
6. Knowledge of grid interconnections agreements.
7. Experience in review of grid connection compliance design.
8. Ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate results.
9. Ability to review contracts and technical requirements.
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
11. Organizational competencies.