Senior Director, PLM, Global Product Cost Manager

Fluence

Senior Director leading PLM and global product cost governance for Fluence’s energy storage systems. Driving configuration integrity, cost reduction, and executive margin accountability.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Global Product Cost functions, with a strong focus on cost governance, cross-functional team leadership, and strategic execution in complex hardware environments. Proficient in financial analysis, cost modeling, and utilizing PLM tools to ensure accurate product configuration and cost data.

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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Cost EngineeringCross-Functional Team LeadershipFinancial FluencyPLM Methodologies and Tooling

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Hard Skills

Cost ModelsMargin WalksEstimate-at-Completion (EAC)Bill of Materials (BOM) GovernanceEngineering Change Control Processes

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceStructured Communication

Tools & Technologies

WindchillTeamcenterArenaSAP PLMSalesforce CPQ

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Engineering or Related FieldMBA or Equivalent Commercial Training

Industry Keywords

Battery Energy StorageComplex Hardware SectorsProduct Cost FunctionsSupply Chain LeadershipProduct Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the PLM and Global Product Cost function within the product organization
Set strategy, policies, and operating cadence for product lifecycle management and cost governance across markets and product platforms
Own monthly reviews of rolling multi-quarter, per-market product cost curves
Maintain the integrity of standard product configurations across pricing, quoting, and lifecycle systems
Govern standard product configuration order-intake commitments, change requests, configuration management, part numbering, and BOM phases
Establish product data master discipline and a single source of truth for product definition, configuration, and cost data
Interface with Engineering and Program Management on ECN/ECO execution, effectivity, and serial cut-ins
Drive cross-functional cost-down execution with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering
Ensure cost and configuration data in CPQ systems is accurate and current
Build, lead, hire, develop, and structure the PLM & Global Product Cost team
Represent the function in executive reviews with senior leadership, CFO, CEO, and Board audiences
Partner on NPI cost validation, component-level cost reduction, bid governance, deal desk, pricing strategy, Finance alignment, margin walks, and value capture
Challenge configurations, customer commitments, and product direction that conflict with corporate cost and margin targets
Travel approximately 25% to company sites, suppliers, and customer locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
MBA or equivalent commercial training a plus
12+ years of progressive experience in product management, product operations, cost engineering, supply chain leadership, or related disciplines
Experience in battery energy storage or comparable complex hardware sectors
Direct experience leading or operating PLM and product cost functions for complex, configurable hardware systems at industrial scale
Proven experience building and developing cross-functional teams, including hiring, structuring, and absorbing adjacent functions
Strong financial fluency covering cost models, margin walks, estimate-at-completion (EAC) trajectory, and cost-down commitments
Working command of PLM methodologies and tooling such as Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena, or SAP PLM
Knowledge of bill of materials (BOM) governance and engineering change control processes
Familiarity with CPQ or product pricing systems such as Tacton, Salesforce CPQ, or Oracle CPQ
Track record of driving cross-functional decisions across Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Commercial without formal authority
Executive presence and structured communication suitable for C-suite and Board audiences
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a collaborative and connected culture
Ability to work in an in-office arrangement with one remote day per week implied by “In-Office (4 days in Office)”