Sr. Manager or Director, Execution Management

Description

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads the preparation and execution of project kickoff meetings, aligning cross-functional teams around project objectives and timelines.
• Manages project cash flow, including tracking expenditures, forecasting, and reporting to senior management.
• Develops and maintains accurate project budgets and forecasts.
• Actively participates in the project strategy development phase, providing execution-focused insights and contributing to the creation of Level 1 schedules and cash flow templates.
• Prepares comprehensive financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Conducts regular project status reviews, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and developing mitigation plans.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to project team members.
• Develops and implements comprehensive execution plans, including detailed project schedules and resource allocation strategies.
• Fosters a collaborative environment among engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensures compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors project expenditures and identifies cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversees the development and management of the project schedule, including identifying and resolving dependencies and critical path activities.

Requirements

• Strategic Thinking and Communication: Proven ability to synthesize complex information from multiple stakeholders, develop comprehensive project strategies, and effectively communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth understanding of project scheduling, including the interrelationships between photovoltaic, high-voltage, and battery energy storage system milestones.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with utility-scale EPC contracting and execution, major equipment procurement, technology risks, bankability, project financing processes, sale activities, due diligence, CapEx models, and general project lifecycle engineering activities.
• Technical Proficiency: A deep understanding of inverter and battery technology, including their applications, performance characteristics, and integration into renewable energy systems.
• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field, providing a strong foundation in technical principles and problem-solving.
• Project Management Certification: Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent formal project management qualification.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Demonstrated expertise in the procurement of EPC Balance of Plant services and major equipment. A proven track record of successful supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supply chain management.
• Proven Project Management Expertise: Minimum 10 years of cross-functional project management, with at least 5 years specifically in utility-scale renewable energy project development and construction.
• Problem-Solving and Initiative: Demonstrated ability to identify and address complex challenges, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail and Ownership: Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of project accounting and the ability to construct execution-focused cash flows and financial liability schedules.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timelines, and external dependencies while mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities.
• Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, P6, and SmartSheets.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance