Project Manager - EV systems

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Project Manager, Commercial EV Infrastructure

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The position:

The project manager plays a critical role in launching some of the largest cutting-edge eMobility projects in the world. As a vital team member in the North American Headquarters, you will manage a variety of projects to ensure operational excellence through effective budgeting, accurate scheduling, and precise leadership.

You work closely with your colleagues (Sales/Project Engineers / Purchasing / Technical Support / Service Support) and with external parties (Installers / OEMs / energy companies, etc.) to launch and facilitate customer and internal projects.

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Plan and execute EV Infrastructure projects on-time and on-budget
• Act as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Build and fortify a process to deliver multiple customer projects in various stages of complexity.
• Effectively communicate with world class development engineering teams and modern manufacturing plants.
• Manage all aspects of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) process.
• Coordinate transition from order to operations
• Control budgets and change management with clients and suppliers.
• Check and prepare site management reports, designs, and drawings.
• Execute customer acceptance and effective handoff into service.
• Manage commercial agreements with customers and suppliers for successful project delivery
• Hedge risk through problem solving and business sense.
• Communicate timely, efficiently, and openly (giving instructions & keeping everyone well informed of the progress).

Safety and Procedures

• Ensure safety of the installation, construction, and work environment at the site.
• Maintain quality control procedures;
• Facilitate safety inspections; ensure site meets regulations as applicable to authorities having jurisdiction

Reporting and Aftersale

• Complete risk assessment prior to and ongoing for most projects.
• Regular reporting on progressions, customer requests, installed equipment, product performance, and SHEQ.
• Weekly reporting on KPI's including planning, budget, pricing and quality to the CPO (Charge Point Operator) and management team.
• Negotiation management in contract and claims towards customers and suppliers.
• Generate lessons learned and project close-out documentation

Qualifications and requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager for large, complex projects, preferably in the energy and/or installation industry with a project scale of $500k to $5MM.
• Bachelors' or masters' degree; prefer Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• 2+ years of experience with construction and civil engineering work is a bonus. EV, renewable energy, transit, utility experience a plus
• knowledge of project financing and project management methodologies is a strong advantage (e.g., Prince2, Scrum, Agile, IPM, Lean, etc.). PMP Preferred
• Understanding of GAAP for financial reporting
• Strong English communication skills and presentation skills. Proficient in MS office and PM software
• Demonstrated negotiation skills; knowledge of CRM/ERP systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously