Senior Project Manager

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of large-scale battery storage system projects, from design and procurement through installation, commissioning, and closeout. The role manages customer and stakeholder relationships, contracts, project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and reporting while coordinating with engineering, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead battery storage system projects from initiation through installation, commissioning, and closeout
• Establishes a trust relationship with their counterpart
• Can identify, and fill the gap in customer’s lack of experience
• Can drive the project for the customer when necessary
• Can handle negotiations independently
• Can address customer frustrations with minimal escalations
• Project point of contact for external and internal stakeholders including Engineering resources, subcontractors and suppliers
• Maintains a deeper level of relationship with suppliers - understanding supplier hierarchy and how to best motivate suppliers to deliver
• Must have a thorough understanding of the supplier MSA, PO and is able to escalate and advocate for quality or logistical issues with the supply chain team
• Conduct regular project status meetings, follow up actions, and provide reports to customers as well as internal Management, including project cost, scope, schedule, and quality
• Coordinate preparation and submittal of manuals, drawings, reports and other documentation and deliverables to meet customer requirements
• Provides strategy/recommendations for contractual issues/disputes
• Documents and suggest contract changes
• Has built a whole contract compliance matrix
• Has gotten sign off from each department on what our obligations are
• Provides strategy/recommendations for contractual issues/disputes
• Developing an understanding of contracts and understands parts of the contract applicable to the role supporting (delivery terms, inspection responsibilities, SC obligations, etc.)
• Responsible for compliance with all contractual requirements and development of change orders. Work with a team to develop solutions to address any gaps
• Strategically optimizes forecast to ensure high forecast accuracy
• Coaches PMs on financial strategy and decision-making
• Balances commercial decisions with long-term customer relationship goals
• Tracks when vendors or 3rd party need to get paid
• Learns the interworking on the Financial Project Tracking Sheet (PTS) and assists in PTS/Revenue Tracking/ Forecast/ Scheduling duties for the project
• Has regular meetings with project scheduler to keep the P6 schedule updated
• Is curious & does not shy away from technical topics
• Has a thorough knowledge of AEROS features, battery & PCS products & design, codes, UL/NFPA certifications etc
• Can articulate clearly in MPR/Project status on what the exact technical issue is, what the impact of the issue, and what the next steps are
• Can ask questions, and get consensus between engineering groups when needed
• Learn the basics of AEROS (LG EMS Software), Battery, PCS products
• Supports Cx coordination activities, attends daily PODs and supports the team as needed
• Is assessing risk at every meeting & project progress
• Can delve into technical topics, and able to guide engineering/software teams on what our risk appetite is for the project
• Goes beyond contractual obligations, and proactively thinks about risk
• Can go beyond manufacturer recommendations and plan for spare parts
• Identifies risks & alerts Portfolio Manager and proposes solutions/ideas
• Is able to mentor and guide new PM or APM in their team
• Recommends process updates and takes an active role in improving our quality of execution not just for their project but for the wider team

Requirements:

• Professional, proactive, adaptable individual with a strong results-oriented work ethic
• Proven record of achieving successful completion of complex projects
• Customer facing role with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong, collaborative, team player able to thrive within a matrix organization. Comfortable working with international stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Embodies LG's values of Humble, Hungry and Smart
• B.S. in Engineering or other technical discipline
• PMP Certification or demonstrated competency in managing complex projects
• Number of years of Experience Required: 10+ yrs
• Electrical Engineering a plus
• Project experience with electrical equipment or power/utility/renewables market is a plus