Project Manager II

• Schedule: 8:30am - 4:30pm, additional hours as project needs, Monday - Friday
• Travel to customer sites within North America - no more than 20%
• Must be able to travel to US and Canada

• Execute projects keeping high standards in efficiency, on time delivery, scope management and financial goals as per PMH rules
• Contribute to units’ operational performance by providing accurate forecasts in finance Key Performance Indicators: Sales, Cash & Margin
• Develop and maintain customer relationships using solid communication skills
• Business scope includes a portfolio of Grid Automation projects (including Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis and Systems & Services) running in parallel.
• The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

• Manage project execution from tender to warranty end
• Be the prime customer contact for contract execution. Develop and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• Execute Projects in collaboration with engineering department, contract admin, contract management, finance, procurement & other support functions
• Be accountable for On Time Delivery, Sales and cash-in realization (& accurate forecasting), ]Risk management & Customer satisfaction
• Follow project management best practices as per Project Management Handbook and specific Product line guidance
• Monthly update on actions plan progress & Sales/cash forecasts
• Preparation and presentation of project reviews
• Contribute to Operation department development & Unit continuous improvement
• Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with company rules and processes, ensure project teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required.
• Follow company compliance Policies (‘The Spirit and The Letter’) and promote open reporting
• Support Commercial team by engaging as required in pre-contract process, providing return of experience, optimizing project costs & deliveries

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Electricity Grid engineering or project management
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

• Proficient in project management tools and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Fully fluent in English
• Capability to manage & motivate a project team with Autonomy and Rigor
• Bachelor’s or Master’s engineering degree.
• Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment (preferably with an expatriate experience)
• PMP Certification
• Prior experience managing customer facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets.
• Engineering and Business knowledge, with experience in Digital Substation, Protection and Control activities
• Proven Leadership under project structure
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously.

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