PMO Project Manager

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company focused on renewable energy projects. The PMO Project Manager will manage high-value renewable energy projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and overseeing project delivery from initiation to closure.

Responsibilities:

• Manages a project portfolio of high‑value projects and programs, ensuring consistency in on-time delivery, budget adherence, risk mitigation, and achievement of operational and business objectives
• Develops, defines, implements, and continuously improves project management frameworks, tools, and standard processes to enhance project execution
• Establishes and communicates program goals, timelines, and performance expectations in alignment with corporate strategy
• Provides program-level risk assessments and mitigation strategies to senior leadership
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and process improvements
• Supports negotiations with key vendors and contractors, ensuring commercial terms, performance expectations, and risk allocation aligning with organizational objectives
• Partners with leadership to establish strategic priorities for the Operations PMO, translating project initiatives/goals into actionable plans
• Drives the adoption of lessons learned, best practices, and standard methodologies across projects
• Oversees vendor and contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, schedule compliance, and value delivery across the project lifecycle
• Provides support and mentorship to associate project managers, fostering a high‑performance, accountability‑driven PMO culture
• Serves as the primary escalation point for project‑level risks and issues providing ready analysis and recommended mitigation strategies

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects
• Project Management experience required
• Deep understanding of program governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
• Applies advanced project and program management methodologies
• Broad knowledge of renewable asset operations
• Addresses complex program-level challenges, integrating financial, operational, and risk considerations
• Anticipates problems and implements preventative measures
• Manages interdependencies across programs
• Provides reports pertaining to individual projects or programs as required
• Engages cross-functionally with senior stakeholders to align on program goals
• Influences decisions within operational teams and vendor organizations
• Leads multiple programs, managing budgets, schedules, and quality standards
• Updates business metrics as required
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites assigned
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project (MS Project)
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong project leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• This position is a field-based remote based role, with a requirement to travel domestically and visit multiple RWE Americas site locations and/or offices at a minimum of 50% of the time. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• Wind, Solar and/or BESS operational experience preferred