Manager, Project Management

Sales Department

Reports to Senior Manager, Strategic Accounts
Exempt
Rocklin, California

Position Overiew

The Manager, Project Management is responsible for leading the Project Management team for Sunny Central orders from pre-sales to the Commercial Operating Date (COD). Duties include organizing and balancing the daily workload requirements of the Project Management team, documenting the scope, schedule and cost basis for utility scale projects; and monitoring, forecasting and reporting major project milestones.



Essential Responsibilities

• Analyzes and presents actionable plans for key metrics within the Project Management department. 
• Participates in the budgeting process for the Project Management department and monitors adherence to pre-established budgetary guidelines. 
• Establishes team norms in alignment with SMA philosophy, while driving continuous improvements, best practices and high team spirit with a focus on global and key accounts.
• Coordinates and maintains the employee review process for Project Management employees. 
• Defines the scope, schedule and cost basis for utility scale project proposals. 
• Coordinates with Sales department to communicate customer and client needs, and to document required contracts and order changes. 
• Manages all aspects of project delivery, including planning, design, MV station integration & testing and delivery to job site.
• Monitors and provides reports on task completion and forecasting of project milestones. 
• Manages and coordinates pre-commissioning, commissioning and final acceptance of projects in collaboration with the Field Service team.
• Provides an effective point of contact for the customer, and measures success from the customer’s perspective. 
• Triggers effective and timely PO and invoice activities. 
• Focuses on building partner relationships with EPCs and station integrators. 
• Identifies and completes process improvement projects. 
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or an equivalent area of specialty is required.
• At least 5 years of project management experience are required.
• Experience in renewable energy is preferred.
• Electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience is preferred.
• Prior supervisor experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of contracts and legal documentation is required. 
• Knowledge of renewable energy sector is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills are required.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills. 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. German and/or Spanish language skills are a plus. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is strongly preferred. 
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are required.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to facilitate effective meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently.
• This position may require periodic domestic and international travel.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Complete benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance

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