Senior Principal Professional Services Project Manager

Role Overview

• manage and successfully deliver our European Operational Technology professional services portfolio
• utilize your professional services expertise, communication, facilitation, and mediation skills to establish and improve the European project delivery model for professional services projects
• interact directly with strong technical engineers and management
• manage complex power infrastructure projects
• demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional project management expertise
• contribute to project delivery excellence in support of utility customers in the energy generation, transmission, and distribution industries
• develop and execute project plans that seamlessly align with organizational objectives and contractual commitments
• outline timelines, incorporating key milestones for invoicing and labor requirements
• oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• implement robust cost control measures and optimize resource allocation
• communicate project progress, milestones, and challenges accurately to executives and project sponsors
• establish and rigorously enforce project governance standards and procedures
• guide, mentor inspire diverse project teams within a matrix organization
• champion professional development, providing support to nurture the growth and success of each team member
• cultivate strong business acumen within the team
• deploy strategic, project-tailored approaches to risk management
• recognize, evaluate, and proactively address both potential risks and ongoing issues
• cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• establish and enforce quality standards for project deliverables
• drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
• Master's degree is a plus
• +12 of proven experience in the power utilities industry with depth knowledge of the power infrastructure in at least two of the following area: generation, transmission, and distribution
• PMP or relevant project management certification is a plus
• Leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in customer interaction and adept problem-solving skills, coupled with a keen of business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects
• Proven record managing multicultural technical teams within a matrix-based organization
• Extensive experience in the software or process within the utilities industry
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong commitment to providing superior customer service
• Excellent English verbal and writing skills, a second language is advantageous
• Regional travel (Europe) between 25%-75% of the time depending on demands

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• rich set of career development programs
• support of community service projects
• social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community