Strategic Project Manager

Edwards Vacuum, Chandler Arizona

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.

With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.

Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go.

At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline.

We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more.

Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations. Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

Mission of the Job :

Lead, manage and execute multiple strategic major manufacturing innovation or step change programs within the Semiconductor Chamber Solutions Division.

The Strategic Projects Manager (SPM) works to ensure that the programs deliver to the divisional manufacturing strategy within agreed timelines, budgetary requirements and with Voice of the Customer, Safety and Quality built into program requirements.

The SPM will be responsible for translating the divisional manufacturing strategy into real time programs and project plans in the product companies and where relevant leveraging capability across other Semiconductor Divisions to drive operational agility, adaptability, speed of execution and improved effectiveness & efficiency.

Main Responsibilities :

Drive execution & implementation of programs that have critical impact on Division operations strategy; initiatives could include but not be limited to : Execution of programs developing future capacity through manufacturing centers and / or distributed manufacturing capability leveraging capability across all Semiconductor divisionsImplement new manufacturing technologies with the goal of providing enhanced manufacturing performance and / or cost, maintaining or improving our competitive advantage.

Focus on designing and operating advanced integrated systems which may include computer networks, cobots, high-tech tools, and laboratory equipment, to produce high-quality products.

Ensure planned benefits from the strategic programs can be realized leading to improved Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Environment (SQDCPE).

Manufacturing capacity and capability are in place to implement program. Delivery on time and budget targets are met.

Work with Central teams, general managers and their teams to share, take input and drive the roadmap, project plan and resource for all program workstreams.

Building a detailed understanding of the current operations environment and challenges to be faced and removed as part of the execution approach.

Work closely with Product Company (PC) and other Divison project and leadership teams to ensure smooth execution and delivery of strategic operations & manufacturing programs, ensuring the resources are aligned to the program as required;

build & develop the correct skills & tools required to deliver projects.

• Manage strategic project team members and drive personal development plans to ensure continued and expanding capability and including ensuring succession plans are clear & in place.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge on facility, product design, manufacture, and assembly techniques especially with regard to market & geo-political volatility.
• Ensure compliance with international standards such as ISO9000, TS16949, ISO14001, ISO 45000 e.t.c.

Scope of the job :

Provides program and project management solutions for a business with annual output in revenue terms of around US$500M and employing >

500 people in manufacturing related processes.

• Global role, based in one of the product companies (USA or Japan) or the Home Office (UK) with travel as needed to other locations including supplier and / or customer sites.
• Working in the divisional team, with 3 direct reports plus strong influence over manufacturing teams, in the product companies, in addition to influencing leadership teams from other Semiconductor Divisions in the successful execution of key capacity growth and innovation programs / projects.
• Exact number of projects under the purview of this role will depend on scale and complexity.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Skills :

Excellent influencing, negotiation skills at multiple organizational levels, including executive level. Must be able to analyze complex program requirements, identify key phases & workstreams.

Well organized, displaying clear, rational and analytical approach to problem solving and planning. Remains calm under pressure and has the ability to find creative and pragmatic solutions.

Willing to look for / explore new solutions or methods. Flexibility to travel to multiple Edwards locations nationally and internationally on a regular basis.

Ability to manage performance of 3rd party service providers, to ensure services deliver value for money

Qualifications / Education / Certifications :

Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline.

Recognized Project or Program Management certification desirable.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 years with demonstrated ability to deliver large complex manufacturing programs. Previous management experience in an engineering / manufacturing company is preferred.

Experience in leading quality and other improvement projects. Demonstrated skill and achievement in implementing Lean practices in a manufacturing environment.

Solid experience with successful execution of innovation, step change or transformation programs.

ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources.

We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.

The Project Manager will be responsible for fostering grid scale wind, solar, and storage projects through the pre-construction phase of project development.

Successful execution of this position requires clear and consistent coordination of multiple project stakeholders including developers, contractors, vendors, owners, and financing partners.

The successful candidate must have exceptional project management skills and possess the ability to successfully navigate through and resolve complex problems.

This position can be located in Denver, CO, Santa Barbara, CA, Chicago, IL or Houston, TX. The position reports to the Director Pre-Construction.

What you’ll do :

• Provide project management coordination and support for large and complex wind, solar, and storage projects during the pre-construction phase of the project.
• Responsible for the supporting request for proposal (RFP) process for engineering, procurement and construction services.
• Responsible for supporting contracting negotiation process.
• Support pre-construction activity including site studies, surveys, preliminary engineering, and estimating.
• Support internal project capital expenditure approval processes to secure budget for Project Delivery scope.
• Coordinate and support internal stakeholders including development, commercial, and origination teams with information requests and modeling efforts.
• Coordinate and manage key project stakeholders including Balance of Plant (BOP) Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor.
• Manage equipment procurement as related to the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
• Participate in the negotiation of key project contracts including Major Equipment Supply Agreements and BOP-EPC Agreement.
• Work with the Manager of Pre-Construction and other project stakeholders to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracking to plan.
• Assess project risk and maintain project Risk Register during preconstruction phase.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all parties involved in the development of the wind project.

What you bring :

• 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent combination of technical training.
• Combined 5 years of project management (preferably in utility scale renewable energy) and / or heavy construction management experience.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with various project & construction management software tools, e.g., Procore.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong Microsoft Software Applications skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Superior leadership, communication, interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of managing projects with results that meet all stakeholder goals.
• Ability to problem solve and achieve results by setting priorities and staying organized.
• Results oriented leader with the ability to work independently within a large matrixed organization while effectively interfacing with the various cross-functional employee groups.
• Commitment to the advancement of renewable energy solutions across North America

Additional Information / Conditions :

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders on evening and weekends.
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use a company computer, calculator,
• Could involve some lifting
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions
• Eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions.

Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future.

Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as protected characteristics ) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range : $79,305 - $202,540, annually
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• More information can be found here :

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Your talent acquisition partner can share more specific information regarding the salary for the position based on the work location.

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Responsibilities

The Casino Systems Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a product or service project for a client, from inception to installation.

Installations may involve acceptance of capitalized equipment, enterprise software systems, system integration or consulting projects / engagements

• Will be working at client sites a majority of the time.
• Involves extensive interaction with sales, systems engineering, services consultants, product development, and other members of cross-functional teams.
• Projects are focused on the delivery of new or enhanced products for the improvement of customer satisfaction through the use of technology.
• Project management skills, rather than technical skills, are key, but a strong technical background is often required to manage competing interests.
• Oversees schedules and budgets to ensure goal attainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years project management experience.
• Must have knowledge of, networked systems, project management, inventory management, MS Suite including MS Project, organizational and analytical skills, with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• PMP desired but not essential
• Gaming operations experience
• Knowledge of gaming industry, gaming regulations, casino operations and or slot technical ability
• Operational knowledge of standalone networked and wireless gaming devices.
• Some SAP experience

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

In this role, the Hydro Services Project Manager will be responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources with the support of the Services Field Reliability and Operations Engineer, Field Operations Leader, Planner and Buyer.

In your role, the Hydro Services Project Manager will :

• Own customer interface and develop partnership for the success of the project;
• Drive the project strategy focusing on Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, Compliance and Quality at all times during project execution as per GE guidelines;
• Build the Project detailed budget and detailed retrofit schedule;
• Deliver project On-Time and On-Budget;
• Drive the assessment and mitigation of risks throughout the project and develop recovery plan when needed;
• Enhance project financial KPIs through Change Orders;
• Ensure project implementation as well as work packages and constraints are accurately integrated into project planning scenario;
• Be responsible for monitoring progress and producing accurate projections of time and cost;
• Ensures other functions have access to accurate current reports and projections and relevant reports are available for the customer;
• Present projects plans, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior business leaders;
• Drive complex processes requiring involvement of many stakeholders both at the client side and internally;
• Build strong relationship and intimacy with GE client while demonstrating success in the execution of the jobs.
• Environmental, Health and Safety excellence
• High degree of responsiveness and resourcefulness
• Deliver project financial commitments : Sales, Margin, Cash-in
• Project On Time Delivery
• A perceptive Voice of Customer, consistently promoting customer intimacy
• Teamwork, Collaboration spirit and Leadership

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in business or engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience including : Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project management (ideally with experience with fast track / services projects)Minimum 5 years’ experience with rotating machinery or hydro equipment (preferred)Experience with construction contracts including site activitiesExperience with planning, scheduling and procurement
• Ability and willingness to travel to meet clients and visit Hydro Power Plants up to 30% of the time

Desired Qualifications :

• Knowledge in engineering activities
• Proficiency in English (written, spoken). French in addition is valued
• Knowledge of the Hydro customers in the area is valued
• Project Management Professional certification is desirable
• Engineering or Field Operation work experience is valued
• Able to read drawings and understand mechanical / electrical / hydraulic systems, understanding of system potential failure modes
• Deliver with focus and a high say / do ratio
• At ease with IT tools, incl. MS suite office, Microsoft Project, SAP, PLM knowledge
• Service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
• Customer focus and commitment
• Result oriented leader
• Rigorous, Sense of details
• Leadership capabilities to lead & to energize a functional team towards successful results, keeping a positive & collaborative mindset
• Able to work at distance from Headquarters and navigate in a matrix organization
• Pro-active, Flexible, Autonomous
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems (RCA, 5-Why) with excellent business acumen
• Demonstrates transparency, humility, and honesty
• High responsiveness, resourcefulness, and agility

The salary range for this position is USD. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

In addition, this position is eligible for variable incentive compensation. GE offers benefits and programs to help you manage your personal and family needs, grow and develop you and your career, support your work / life integration, and help you stay connected through volunteerism, employee networks, and philanthropy.

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account);

and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation / commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

Sundance Consulting, Inc. () is a Native-Owned / Woman-Owned, award-winning environmental and natural / cultural resources Small Business.

Our success has been rewarded by a deep backlog of work and we look forward to continuing to accomplish our goals. We value your innovative thinking, technical expertise, business skills, and your ability to engage with our clients and our project teams.

If you are a high-achiever with a client-focus and a passion for quality, innovative solutions, and environmental stewardship, you will be a perfect match with us.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, & vision insurance, disability / life / ADD insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous matching program.

South West Senior Project Manager - New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Texas

Summary of Position

Perform project management activities for hazardous waste and environmental consulting projects. Develop cost estimates and work plans, subcontractor scopes of work and assists with procurement, performs schedule and budget tracking, and oversight of quality and safety, field activities, staff, and subcontractors' management, coordinate internal and partner resources and subcontractors / vendors for the flawless execution of projects to ensure client satisfaction.

Supports firm wide business development activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage projects in accordance with contract and scope of work.
• Prepare cost estimates, internal budgets, and track job costs.
• Prepare and ensure compliance with contract for project planning documents including work plans, APP / SSHP, PMP, and QCP, UFP-QAPP, and modification requests for Preliminary Assessments / Site Inspections, Remedial Investigations / Feasibility Studies, and remediation projects.
• Manage well installation and sampling and analysis of groundwater, soil and sediment; to delineate nature, vertical and lateral, and extent of contamination and quantify human health and ecological risks including the preparation of corresponding baseline risk assessments and exposure pathways.
• Development of site conceptual models, noting pathways
• Coordinate / perform project status reporting, procurement, and subcontract management.
• Assist Contracts Manager with subcontract procurement including developing SOW and evaluating bids.
• Supervise subcontractors, including drillers, geophysical surveyors, excavation service providers, laboratories, land surveyors, etc.
• Prepare field reports, and after-action reports.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Be the local contact for business development, proposal writing, and presentations for government clients.
• Prepare and ensure compliance with contract for project planning documents including work plans for CERCLA and RCRA work, mining and other remediation projects.
• Conduct senior final technical reviews on deliverables, proposals, etc.
• Develop and maintain monthly project summary reports - internal and external.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly status reports to the client.
• Coordinate with internal and external clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field
• 10 years related experience working with DoD (preferably USACE, AFCEC, NAVFAC) and other federal clients
• Technical expertise in sampling, investigation, and remediation of all media
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations
• Ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically and creatively, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and course-correct quickly
• Excellent written, oral, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to obtain base passes and / or security clearance as required
• 40-hour HAZWOPER with current 8-hour refresher, and supervisor training
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license, a clean driving record, and be willing to travel as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug-screen and background check
• Ability to obtain security clearance as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• USACE Construction Quality Management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Knowledge / experience with PFOS / PFOA sampling
• Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain
• 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety

Working Conditions

• As a federal contractor that is subject to Executive Order 14042, Sundance requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodations for bona fide medical and religious exemptions.
• Overnight and day travel as required / needed.
• Will entail working in remote field locations with variable climate conditions and rough, uneven terrain.
• Extended periods of time in front of a computer screen in a climate-controlled office.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Sundance is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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