Customer Project Manager

Overview

Project Manager coordinates and monitors customer-facing technical projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and achieve high customer satisfaction. This role includes project planning, resource allocation, estimating, execution, implementation and support. The individual will work closely with the customer, contractor, and internal resources to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of solutions deployed in support of project goals and objectives.

• Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, and customers in overseeing and coordinating project priorities, scope, resource requirements, and timing of deliverables
• Assists management with evaluation and development of a project plan and participates in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions
• Monitors project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members and key stakeholders
• Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
• Prepares reports on project progress and problems
• Ensures projects are completed per corporate and customer plan

• A minimum of a Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, combined with 5+ years of relevant project management work experience.
• Proactive Communication skills.
• Customer-facing experience up to the VP level.
• Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to manage 40+ projects concurrently.
• Ability to travel up to 10-15%.
• Computer proficiency in MS Project, Office and Visio
• Ability to manage project financials, ensuring accurate revenue recognition forecasting and delivery in a profitable manner
• Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities, including experience working with contractors, consultants, and sales staff as required.
• Ability to self-manage, multi-task and learn new skills quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• PMP Certification
• Knowledge and experience in Power Monitoring Systems, control/automation industry (metering, transformers, switch gear, circuit breakers, PLCs, drives), energy management, power distribution, critical power applications
• Experience working in a matrix managed environment
• Experience with Critical Power applications in Healthcare and Data Center facilities
• Knowledge and/or experience of competitor products and services
• Knowledge and/or training in applicable OSHA regulations.

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