Director Conversions, Modifications, & Upgrades (CM&U) at Penn Entertainment

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cost Estimating, Schedule Attainment, Technical Writing, Governance, Portfolio Management, MS Project, Primavera

Industry

Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation

Description

Director Conversions, Modifications, & Upgrades (CM&U) About PROENERGY PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions. Our Footprint PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers. In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent. In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof. In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power. And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. Position Summary Under direction of the VP Commercial Operations, responsible for establishing and managing the Conversion, Modification, and Upgrades (CM&U) organization's project management framework, including developing policies, selecting methodologies, and overseeing a portfolio of projects to ensure they align with strategic goals. Key duties include governance (ensure adherence to project management and engineering standards and policies), team leadership (hiring, mentoring project engineers), project oversight (monitoring progress, managing risks), and strategic alignment (connecting project efforts to business objectives). The role requires strong leadership, communication, and deep knowledge of project management principles and tools. Under direction of the VP Commercial Operations, responsible for establishing and managing the Conversion, Modification, and Upgrades (CM&U) organization's project management framework, including developing policies, selecting methodologies, and overseeing a portfolio of projects to ensure they align with strategic goals. Key duties include governance (ensure adherence to project management and engineering standards and policies), team leadership (hiring, mentoring project engineers), project oversight (monitoring progress, managing risks), and strategic alignment (connecting project efforts to business objectives). The role requires strong leadership, communication, and deep knowledge of project management principles and tools. Reports To: VP North America Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 or 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 Position Responsibilities * Top 3 Essential KPIs: Customer Satisfaction, On-Time delivery, Project & Contract Profitability. * Align projects and programs with the company’s strategic goals and objectives. * Work with senior leadership to define project roadmaps and prioritize initiatives that provide the most business value. * Establish, implement, and govern project management processes, policies, tools, and templates. * Ensure projects adhere to engineering standards, processes, quality controls, and policies. * Lead, coach, and mentor project engineers and other project staff. * Oversee overall CM&U project portfolio to ensure consistent execution and delivery. * Monitor and report on project progress, budget, and timeliness. * Direct risk and issue management, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when needed. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education and experience. * LM2500 and LM6000 experience. * Experience utilizing project management tools and processes, including experience with MS Project or Primavera software packages. * 5+ years’ experience in leading project engineering and/or project management organizations. * Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. * US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa. * Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check Desired Qualifications * Experience in strategic planning and execution, contracting, negotiating, and change management. * Ability to develop detailed financial plans and execute to a budget. * Ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem solving, cost estimating/control, as well as schedule attainment. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with all levels internal to the organization as well as externally to key customer contacts. * Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects. * Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. * Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage the project management framework for the Conversions, Modifications, and Upgrades organization to align with strategic goals. Oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring adherence to engineering standards while leading and mentoring project engineers.