Application Guide
How to Apply for Project Manager
at FlexGen
🏢 About FlexGen
FlexGen is a leader in advanced energy storage solutions that uniquely combines flexible, software-first technology with environmental impact reduction. Their focus on integrating software with energy storage systems makes them innovative in a rapidly evolving industry, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly address climate change challenges.
About This Role
This Project Manager role involves overseeing energy storage projects from contract initiation through commercial operation, managing integration services, product supply, and EPC aspects. You'll coordinate cost, scheduling, quality, and risk across multiple projects while leading multi-disciplinary teams, making this position crucial for delivering FlexGen's innovative storage solutions to market.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves coordinating with engineering teams on project specifications, reviewing schedules and budgets across multiple energy storage projects, conducting virtual meetings with field teams and clients, and addressing any quality or risk issues that arise during project execution. You'll balance strategic planning with hands-on problem-solving to keep projects on track for commercial operation.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who FlexGen Is Looking For
- Electrical, civil, or mechanical engineer with 5+ years of project management experience in fast-paced environments
- Has 3+ years managing large projects through all execution phases with direct field experience
- Possesses specific knowledge of power conditioning systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Demonstrates familiarity with engineering and construction industry practices relevant to energy infrastructure
📝 Tips for Applying to FlexGen
Quantify your experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) or power conditioning systems in your resume
Highlight specific examples of managing projects through all phases from contract initiation to commercial operation
Emphasize experience coordinating across multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
Demonstrate understanding of FlexGen's 'software-first' approach to energy storage in your application materials
Include metrics showing how you've managed project cost, scheduling, quality, and risk in previous roles
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with battery energy storage systems or power conditioning systems', 'Examples of managing projects from contract initiation through commercial operation', "How you've led multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced environments", "Alignment with FlexGen's mission of reducing environmental impact through innovative technology"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → FlexGen's specific energy storage projects and case studies on their website
- → Their 'software-first' technology approach and how it differs from competitors
- → Recent news about FlexGen's partnerships, funding, or project deployments
- → The regulatory environment for energy storage in key markets where FlexGen operates
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Generic project management experience without specific energy storage or infrastructure examples
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of battery energy storage systems (BESS) terminology
- Not addressing how you'd manage remote coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and field operations
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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