Job Description
A remote Project Manager opportunity is available at Belcan. This is a 1-year contract assignment with the possibility of extension. The R&D Project Manager drives and manages new product, service, and continuous improvement related projects within the Research and Development (R&D) branch of the Compression Business. This includes managing the scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring new developments are launched on-time and on-budget, maintaining Siemens Energy's competitive position. The role involves actively collaborating with global teams including technical teams, portfolio managers, supply chain, sales and marketing, engineering, senior management, and other stakeholders.
How You'll Make an Impact
- You will engage stakeholders to identify project scope and communicate requirements to project teams. You will initiate the project in agreement with the Product & Portfolio Managers concerning the project targets and overall boundaries.
- You will collaborate with Technical Leads and Resource Owners to create project plans and manage the project in line with the appropriate Development Process within the defined requirements. You are fully accountable for the delivery of the defined scope.
- You execute projects within the approved boundaries (e.g. Requirements Specification, functionality, product target costs, project cost, time, quality, customer satisfaction) and lead the project execution and coordinate multiple functions including engineering, business controlling, quality, supply chain, manufacturing and other interfaces as required.
- You ensure business success and customer satisfaction through professional stakeholder management, identifying Project KPI"s, and effectively managing communication to report project status and forecast, while acting as the single point of contact for stakeholder queries.
- You represent the project in all review meetings, negotiate resource requirements & project priority, and act as an entrepreneur throughout project execution by being proactive in identifying opportunities or hurdles, and ensure timely decisions of open issues, escalating when necessary.
- You balance the project scope through Change Management and manage risk by devising and planning suitable strategies for risk mitigation.
- You coach, lead, and motivate the team, even when faced with unexpected challenges, while recognizing and congratulating strong performances by the team, or taking action upon seeing areas for improvement.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering. A master's degree is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills, highly motivated, and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
- Experience and proficiency with project management software (e.g. MS Project & Jira)
- Experience and knowledge of Lean and Agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strengths and experience developing, monitoring, and controlling project plans in an R&D or engineering environment.
- Knowledge of turbomachinery products, technology, and product development practices.
- Fluent in English.
- Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
Compensation:
We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary rate of $50-85/hour however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.'
As an employee with Belcan, you will be part of one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. We maintain a small-company atmosphere as well as open communication at all levels of our organization, allowing for much more dynamic decision-making processes. We offer flexible schedules as well as an excellent mentoring system to ensure that you have all the knowledge and tools you need to meet a diverse range of engineering challenges. You will also have opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility, including management roles. Your hard work and professional dedication will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package. Build a challenging and rewarding career with an industry leader!
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Contract work, Remote job, Flexible hours,