Project Manager
1 week ago
**Overview**:
We are a subsidiary of Toshiba who provides leading solutions for performance and condition monitoring, as well as support services and training to our clients. We work directly with our clients across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region to monitor, plan, and execute operations and maintenance activities at their power plants.
Our EtaPRO performance solutions are used by power producers globally key areas that we cover include monitoring performance, troubleshooting, alerting and investigating issues, as well as reporting on operations and performance to multiple levels of the organisation. We strive to meet the performance needs of our customers by supporting them through their digitalisation journey using our software and associated services.
You will be joining a team of dynamic, motivated, and customer-centric individuals who work independently and in a team, remotely and in-person, as the need arises. The local team supports clients in our region. We are passionate about developing solutions, supporting our clients to achieve their performance goals, and positively contributing to the energy industry.
**What the role involves**:
Day to day, you will be responsible for the management of projects and associated operations, which include, but are not limited to:
- Serves as the single point of accountability for all aspects of assigned projects
- Maintains routine communications with senior management concerning all aspects of the project
- Develops and maintains project execution plans and schedules
- Directs and controls all activities to meet/ manage customer expectations and meet budgeted project financial objectives
- Serves as the primary client interface for project schedule, budget, and scope
- Engages with cognizant client roles including plant operations, engineering, IT and finance,
- Leads and facilitates customer-facing meetings, ensuring clear communication and project alignment
- Coordinates and guides staff assigned to projects, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Tracks all project costs to budget, project progress to schedule, and revenue recognition
- Utilizes IT tools for project management (Wrike) and project finances (Oracle)
- Ensures deliverables are on time, on/under budget, and meet customer expectations
- Provides management early warning of potential gap in expectations between EtaPRO and customer and recommends suitable course of action
- Transitions projects to long-term support team
- Support business development initiatives for existing and new clients
- Works with dedicated sales staff to review and respond to RFPs
- Prepares Statement of Work for potential projects
- Develops provisional project schedules and staffing plans to be included in proposals
- An interest in power generation and supporting customers
- Ability to listen and follow instructions
- Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Patient, friendly and approachable
- Attention to detail
- Interest in analytical with a passion for problem solving
- A drive to succeed and contribute
- Adaptable with willingness to learn and grow
- Presentation/Public speaking
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Dependable with a sense of responsibility to deliver
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, and PM tools
- Strong leadership skills
- Able to work in a team and independently
**Additional information**:
- Previous experience with EtaPRO Plant Performance Monitoring Software (bonus)
- Knowledge of power generation and the industry
- Able to drive and possess a valid driver’s license
- Basic knowledge of data analytics
**Key Requirements**:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferable
- Minimum 5 years proven experience in managing software or engineering type projects
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS Projects, Wrike)
- Experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP system
- Experience in the power or energy sector is a plus
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