Lead Project Manager

Description

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

The role covers each project from purchase order receipt through commissioning and close-out.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main customer contact from purchase order receipt through commissioning.
• Resolve specification issues, handle correspondence and send regular updates.
• Keep customers satisfied, negotiate changes they request to price and delivery, and arrange witness tests.
• Manage the contract and its terms, collect receivables and close out each project.
• Deliver every project on time, on budget and to quality, with strong execution.
• Own the financial side: budgets, costs, margin, invoicing and collections, and push for change orders.
• Prepare estimate-at-completion forecasts.
• Build and maintain the project schedule and critical control points with all functions against major milestones and task dates.
• Direct project work using QMS procedures.
• Lead project planning, risk and review meetings.
• Give daily direction and support to other functions so the team stays aligned on goals and deliverables.
• Find and propose process improvements that keep productivity and efficiency high.
• Track progress closely, keep key stakeholders informed and report project risks to management without delay.
• Drive decisions and problem solving across functions toward win-win outcomes for the customer and the company.
• Understand key manufacturing, supply chain and engineering processes.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) or in management, from an accredited college or university.
• Have at least 3 years 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.
• Have a strong background in turbine and generator control technologies.
• 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: SAP Enterprise Software experience.
• Desired: flexible, keeps learning and shares knowledge and experience.
• Desired: strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Desired: strong organizing skills to manage 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: willing to earn the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Conditions

Only candidates legally authorized to work in the United States can be hired for this opening, and any offer is conditional on passing a drug screen where applicable.

Relocation assistance is provided.

The posting went live October 20, 2026 and will stay open at least seven days from then, with an application deadline of November 30, 2026.

For U.S.-based roles, the pay range is $95,700.00 to $159,500.00, and the company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Actual pay depends on factors such as experience, education and skill set.

The company may change, suspend or end its benefit plans at any time, and no one has a vested right to them.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coaching resource.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral.
• A tax-advantaged 401(k) 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.