Major Warranty Project Manager
Siemens Gamesa
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Position Overview
SGRE is currently seeking highly talented and motivated candidates for a Project Manager position. The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure proactive and structured approach to executing campaign work throughout our North America Region. In addition, this candidate will focus on project management, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in operational efficiency, resource optimization and cost reduction, providing leadership for the team involved in the management process groups, controlling phases and keeping stakeholders informed with a focus on cost, time, and quality.
This position reports to the Major Warranty Projects PMO Team under the North America Onshore Operations Major Projects Department, which is accountable for managing the execution Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy's warranty project obligations in a structured project landscape. Ensures adherence to PM guidelines and operation standards as outlined in our Major Projects Operating Model.
Preference will be given to those who are willing and able to come into the office. We have various office locations throughout US and Canada.
Relocation will not be offered for this role.
The position requires approximately 40% travel.
Responsibilities
Represent Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in all customer-facing warranty project related discussions.
Plan and execute warranty projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Implements PM guidelines and processes, and direct respective functional organization as needed.
Collaborate with our global counterparts to determine and set the appropriate budget for the projects following our global processes and procedures.
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that assist the project initiative in collaboration with business users and stakeholders.
Develop full-scale project plans (schedule, budget, etc.) and associated documents.
Monitor project performance to ensure the team stays on approved timeline and budget.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Closely coordinate with global and regional counterparts to drive efficiencies and best practices globally.
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plan and schedules.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and secure those resources through the respective functional departments as needed.
Provide regular updates to team and management on work performed, schedule, budget, and overall status.
Prepare and contribute to contractual matters, with external parties (i.e., vendors, clients).
Be self-motivated, able to think quickly, multi-task and address problems as they arise.
Drive a high-performance culture through strong leadership, and effective team management using varied resources across multiple geographical, departmental, and organizational silos.
Ability to Influence and Lead stakeholders to the desired targets.
Continuously improve process by standardizing workflow using lean methodology.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field is an asset.
2-5 years of experience in the wind industry with a focus on technical solutions.
Experience and demonstrated knowledge of Project Management disciplines e.g. customer value orientation, financials, planning & controlling, risk/opportunity management, stakeholder management, quality and EHS, team development, leadership in projects, etc.
Advanced MS Office (word, power point, excel) skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a highly paced environment and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Structured approach to project management and ability to handle project changes occurring in a dynamic environment
Proven team player and collaborator with various levels of corporate structures.
Must pass pre-hire background drug screening.
Driving is an essential function of the job and applicants must have a valid driver’s license at the time of application with an acceptable driving record. Employees must maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record and may be subject to periodic DMV checks of their license.
Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States
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Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
3+ years of Wind industry experience
IPMA Project Management Level C or B certification
Experience with SAP
Prior experience in engineering, warranty management, sales or wind industry experience
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