Senior Project Manager

Job Details

Provide leadership and direction for a portfolio of industrial and utility-scale electrical power systems projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders, managing expectations, reporting progress, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service teams to evaluate customer requirements, develop project specifications, and align resources to meet delivery milestones.
Lead the development of integrated project schedules, task assignments, resource plans, risk assessments, and contingency strategies.
Oversee budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting for all assigned projects, ensuring profitability and adherence to approved budgets.
Drive standardization and continuous improvement across project management practices, tools, and documentation.
Lead cross-functional program reviews and regularly report status updates to executive leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Identify and escalate project risks, issues, or delays and lead resolution strategies.
Coach and mentor project managers and team members, promoting a high-performance, accountable culture.
Influence company direction by contributing to strategic planning, operational reviews, and customer engagement initiatives.
Travel up to 25% to support customer relationships, project reviews, or onsite coordination as needed.

Education - Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field required; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in engineering project management.
Leadership overseeing complex, cross-functional initiatives preferred.
Proven track record of delivering large-scale industrial or utility projects on time and within budget.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

Deep experience with project and program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Strong financial and business acumen; experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including executive-level presentation abilities.
Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Skilled in strategic planning, forecasting, and risk management.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as MS Project, P6, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
Engineering or technical background with understanding of industrial and utility systems required.
US Citizenship required.