Associate Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 14, 2026. FlexGen Battery Energy Storage System scores B on the Alion truth index.
About FlexGen
Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources.
Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.
Position Overview:
FlexGen is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join its operations organization. This role will support the Project Management Office (PMO) by coordinating project activities, maintaining accurate project information, and promoting consistent execution across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
The Associate Project Manager partners with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to track schedules, deliverables, risks, and action items while supporting standardized reporting, project governance, and continuous improvement of project execution. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Management function in coordinating project activities, tracking milestones and deliverables, and following up on outstanding actions throughout the project lifecycle
- Maintain project schedules, risk and issue logs, change logs, and documentation to ensure accurate and timely visibility into project status
- Prepare PMO dashboards, status reports, and presentations summarizing project progress, financial performance, risks, and upcoming priorities
- Coordinate project meetings and stage-gate reviews, including preparing materials, documenting decisions, and tracking action items through completion
- Support standardized PMO processes, templates, reporting practices, and document management to promote consistency across projects
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Field Operations, Commissioning, Commercial, and other internal teams to track dependencies and escalate potential delays or issues
- Assist with budget tracking, forecasting updates, and change-control documentation in partnership with Project Managers and Finance team
- Support continuous improvement by collecting lessons learned, identifying process gaps, and helping implement improvements to PMO tools and workflows
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 2-4 years of experience in project coordination/scheduling, project management support, PMO operations, or a related role
- Ability to utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve overall performance
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including schedules, budgets, risk tracking, change control, and project reporting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with project management or reporting tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and follow through on commitments
- Experience in BESS, renewable energy, engineering, construction, or industrial projects preferred; CAPM certification is a plus
- Willingness to travel approximately 10-20%
FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.