About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Project Management based in the United States.
You will lead the Project Management function for a technology organization operating at the intersection of renewable energy, critical infrastructure, and electric power markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Project Management Department, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to Project Managers responsible for major projects
- Establish and continuously improve project management practices, processes, procedures, and standards
- Direct, control, and adjust project management activities to improve sales performance, profitability, efficiency, resource utilization, product quality, and customer satisfaction
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and procurement of products and resources required to deliver projects successfully
- Partner with Finance to develop and manage project budgets, milestones, compliance requirements, and financial performance
- Provide leadership and oversight for changes to contract terms
- Oversee the definition of project scope, requirements, and customer needs
- Partner with Business Development on proposal development, solution definition, and client presentations
- Drive automation, process optimization, and operational improvements
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to executive leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, combined with 15+ years of experience across management and project management
- Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, processes, and operational leadership
- PMP certification is highly preferred
- SCRUM Master or other Agile Project Management certification is preferred
- Deep understanding of electric utility-scale interconnection, including renewable PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Strong knowledge of construction, SCADA, software implementation, and complex technical project delivery
- Proven experience leading teams and Project Managers responsible for large, high-value projects
- Ability to facilitate and lead technical discussions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution capabilities
- High proficiency with MS Project, Azure DevOps (ADO), or other project management tools
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must reside in the United States; this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Conditions
- $190,000–$220,000 annual salary range
- Remote work opportunity based in the United States
- Leadership position with significant influence over project management strategy and organizational growth
- Full-time employment