Program Manager, Prevailing Wage Compliance (PWA)

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.

Job Description:

Position Overview
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 Fluences 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.

Qualifications
Bachelors 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.

About Fluence
Fluence is a global leader in energy storage and optimization software supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future. This role offers the opportunity to build and scale a critical compliance function directly impacting project execution and risk management across a rapidly growing organization.

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 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
At Fluence we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. Were 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 youll 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.