Sr. Manager, Certification and Compliance
Apply NowCompany: Fluence
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
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.
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.
The Senior Manager of Certification and Regulatory Compliance will play a critical role in ensuring that Fluence products meet all regulatory, safety, and certification standards across global markets. This role focuses on driving compliance initiatives throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring that all new products are fully certified and compliant before hitting the market. The successful candidate will work closely with product development, engineering, marketing, and sales teams to create a seamless process for incorporating regulatory requirements into new product designs.
As the Sr. Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
What you will bring to Fluence:
Preferred Experience:
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.
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.
The Senior Manager of Certification and Regulatory Compliance will play a critical role in ensuring that Fluence products meet all regulatory, safety, and certification standards across global markets. This role focuses on driving compliance initiatives throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring that all new products are fully certified and compliant before hitting the market. The successful candidate will work closely with product development, engineering, marketing, and sales teams to create a seamless process for incorporating regulatory requirements into new product designs.
As the Sr. Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
- Lead regulatory strategy for new products: Develop and implement regulatory compliance strategies for new product launches, ensuring adherence to global safety, environmental, and industry-specific standards (e.g., UL, CE, etc.)
- Integrate compliance into product development: Collaborate with product development and engineering teams from the early design phase to ensure that compliance and certification requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle
- Certification and testing management: Oversee testing, certification, and documentation processes for new products in coordination with third-party labs and regulatory bodies
- Product launch support: Ensure all new products meet certification requirements prior to launch by managing the submission of regulatory filings and coordinating with testing agencies
- Regulatory research: Monitor and interpret changes in global regulatory environments and provide proactive guidance to teams on new product implications
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with marketing, legal, and business units to ensure regulatory compliance is integrated into product strategy, marketing claims, and global go-to-market plans
- Process development: Create and maintain robust internal processes for ensuring compliance in product design and development, including regulatory risk assessments and documentation reviews
- Team leadership: Lead and mentor a team of certification and compliance specialists, driving continuous improvement and professional development
- Compliance documentation: Manage the creation and maintenance of technical files, user manuals, and other necessary documentation to meet certification and regulatory standards
What you will bring to Fluence:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, or related field. Advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in product certification, regulatory compliance, or quality assurance, with a focus on new product development in a manufacturing or technology company
- Strong knowledge of global product safety and certification standards, including CE, UL, RoHS, REACH, etc.
- Proven experience leading compliance efforts for new product launches across multiple international markets
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable steps for product teams
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple new product certifications simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills to clearly convey regulatory requirements to cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
Preferred Experience:
- Working directly with software or hardware products, especially related to regulatory submissions
- Familiarity with energy storage products and standards
- Proficiency with compliance and certification management tools
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.