The Optimum Energy Project Manager is responsible for project execution for our legacy products and services. The Project Manager works closely with the OE Engineering team to deliver optimization of Building Automation System controls. This role would own internal communications on project progress; proactively monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on software product and service implementations in NetSuite to ensure accurate and timely billing and overall execution quality. This role is also responsible for developing and reporting on key performance indicators for the project portfolio to ensure projects and services meet established time, cost, and technical objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage and execute customer implementations
- Manage all aspects of post-sale implementation of a project (on-time, within budget, within expectations).
- Monitor and proactively support projects, identify resource requirements, coordinate the work of assigned resources and tasks.
- Manage, communicate, and track cost/schedule/resource variances though Optimum's project lifecycle.
- Conduct project kickoff, planning, status, and retrospective meetings for internal teammates and external customers.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining positive customer relationships and work closely with Optimum Engineers to ensure customer expectations are met/exceeded.
- Proactively manage foreseen project risk, identify any potential risk scenarios, and facilitate issue
Portfolio Data and Forecast Management
- Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of Optimum Energy's products and services, and related billable milestones that drive revenue.
- Responsible for accurate project data in NetSuite and revenue forecast reporting.
- Proactively mitigate and communicate major changes to large projects to the Finance team.
- Create and manage project and forecast reports, dashboards, and KPI's in NetSuite.
Key Competencies and Sills Expectations
- Proactive identification and communication of issues and risks
- Excellent planning, coordination, and organization skills
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Exhibits strong leadership skills
- Detail-oriented and data-driven, with effective problem-solving skills
- Focus on results and success, conveying a sense of urgency and driving issues to closure
- Meet deadlines and produce high quality work
Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager
- Industry Experience 5+ years of successful implementation (or involvement as Engineer) of Engineering projects focused on HVAC, Energy, or BAS controls
- Technical Knowledge: Minimum 1 year of experience using NetSuite or similar ERP Software; experience using project schedule and tracking tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Procore)
- Travel: 1 - 3 five-day trips per year, domestic or international
