Lead Project Manager

Description

You will plan, lead, organize and motivate the cross-functional team delivering turbine controls projects.

This role sits at the centre of each project, from the moment the order is received to the day it is closed out.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main customer contact from purchase order receipt through commissioning, resolving specification issues, handling correspondence, sending regular updates and keeping the customer satisfied.
• Negotiate customer-requested changes to price and delivery, arrange witness tests, manage the contract and its terms, collect receivables and close out each project.
• Deliver projects end to end on time, on budget and to quality, with strong execution throughout.
• Own project finances, including budgets, costs, margin, invoicing and collections, and push change orders and estimate-at-completion forecasts.
• Build and maintain the project schedule and critical control points with every function, tied to major milestones and task dates.
• Direct project activities under the QMS procedures.
• Run project planning, risk and review meetings.
• Give the project team daily engagement, leadership and direction so every function stays aligned on goals and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement by proposing process changes that keep productivity and efficiency high.
• Track progress closely, keep key stakeholders informed and raise project risks with management promptly.
• Lead decisions and problem solving across functions toward inclusive win-win outcomes for the customer and the company.
• Apply your understanding of manufacturing, supply chain and engineering processes, building on your background in turbine and generator controls.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) or in management, from an accredited college or university.
• Have at least 3 years of experience managing more than 10 projects at the same time.
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time for kick-offs, close-outs and witness tests.
• Desired: at least 3 years of experience in controls and/or turbines.
• Desired: at least 3 years of experience in project management or customer-facing roles.
• Desired: a strong communicator who works well in a team and welcomes challenges.
• Desired: experience with SAP Enterprise Software.
• Desired: flexible, keeps learning and shares knowledge and experience.
• Desired: excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Desired: excellent organization, able to run several projects well.
• Desired: comfortable and effective in new areas that call for fast problem solving.
• Desired: experience working with global engineering and supply chain teams.
• Desired: shows initiative in finding other ways to solve problems.
• Desired: willingness to earn the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Conditions

Only people legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening will be employed, and any offer is conditional on a successful drug screen, where applicable.

Relocation assistance is provided.

The application deadline is November 30, 2026, and the posting stays open for at least seven days after its October 28, 2026 posting date.

For US-based roles the pay range is $95,700.00 to $159,500.00, with a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Actual pay depends on experience, education and skill set.

Benefit plans may be changed or ended at any time, and this posting does not create an employment contract.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach from the company, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) through the Retirement Savings Plan, with company matching and company retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.