Senior Project Manager, Field Operations

Description

• Collaborate with our manufacturing team to ensure devices are delivered to the field and the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process is followed
• Develop and optimize processes to manage device deployments and look for opportunities for automation in workflow tools.
• Manage the schedule for field operations personnel to ensure projects are appropriately staffed.
• Maintain issue tracking boards (Jira) as the main interface between field team and other departments.
• Partner closely with customer success & our utility partners during the planning & installation phase of the customer journey
• Communicate via Slack, Jira, text, phone, etc. to our field team and internal partners, ensuring everyone has the right information at the right time.
• Travel to installation sites across 10 states, and growing, to shadow and determine areas for process improvement and better communications with field team
• Manage our field installations projects - from kick-offs and leading daily stand-ups to hosting retrospectives.
• Prepare reports, progress updates, and other deliverables for internal teams & utility customers.

Requirements

The Field Operations organization interfaces with our customers directly to ensure Gridscopes are installed correctly and efficiently. The Field Ops Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the deployment of Gridware’s grid monitoring systems across the U.S. The role will require strong partnership with the on-the-ground field operations team, our customers, and teams at HQ, including customer success, manufacturing, fleet, and product. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and experience managing multiple projects concurrently.

• Experience working with tradespeople.
• Demonstrated experience creating automations for tools, Atlassian product suite (i.e. Confluence and Jira) experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate between technical teams and external partners.
• Experience in the energy or utilities sector, particularly in grid infrastructure projects.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to be in field.
• Experience building, implementing, and managing first-of-a-kind processes.
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project management, preferably in field operations or construction.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Company-paid training

Commuter allowance

Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)

Alternating day off (every other Monday)

“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance