Senior Manager, Projects

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

The Senior Manager, Projects is responsible for leading and overseeing the successful execution of industrial and utility-scale electrical power system programs and complex projects across the organization. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with customer and business goals. The Director will work cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project excellence, foster continuous improvement, and support long-term organizational success.

Functions:

• 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.

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