Roles and Responsibilities
* Acts as primary customer contact for the duration of each project through commissioning; ensures customer satisfaction;
* Manages, owns and reports all financial aspects of the project including budgets, costs, margin, invoicing, and receivable collection
* Arranges witness tests; coordinates field service activities with appropriate Service Manager
* Negotiates/coordinates with Sales staff as appropriate for customer-requested changes (price and delivery)
* Develops and maintains project schedule ensuring optimal utilization of resources to meet project goals.
* Directs and administers project-related activities to ensure that projects are completed on-time, within budget and within internal and external quality/specification requirements
* Facilitates project closeout reporting and meetings
* Provides leadership to the cross functional project team
* Participates in the ITO proposal process on large projects – ITR Process
* Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
* Prepare and present project reports to senior management and stakeholders, Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts or issues as they arise.
* Managing NPIs Projects, FOK Projects, Leading complex and high visibility projects execution with Key customers in the Region
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and shares Lesson Learned within project management practices.
Required Qualifications
English language fluent. A second Language an advantag
Bachelor’s degree (engineering discipline preferred)
5+ years experience in project management
5+ Years’ experience in Gas Power or O&G Industrial controls.
Proven leadership skills in a matrix organization with solid customer focus
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Solid understanding of basic financial concepts and measurements
Good oral and written bilingual communication skills
Strong computer skills
30% travel required (in the Region and outside Region)
Desired Characteristics
* MBA
* 5+ years experience in controls and/or turbine field preferably GE MKVIe, EX/LCI, Woodword Micronet Control Systems.
* Sales and/or customer interface experience
* SAP Enterprise Software experience
* Project management software experience
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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