Project Manager

at  LandisGyr

Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid and helped to avoid around 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2023. With sales of USD 2.0 billion in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,900 talented people across five continents.
For more than a century, we’ve been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape.
Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of PMI methodology and standards and can adhere to company PM procedures and tools/ templates/ systems.
• Strong experience with typical project management tools to ensure assigned projects remain on schedule, on budget and within scope.
• Solid understanding and experience working with utilities.
• Ability to work within a matrix organization and lead resources that may or may not be dedicated to the project(s).
• Ability to use influence to ensure indirect resources support the assigned project(s) when required.
• Ability to think and react quickly with a large degree of accuracy, confidence, and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to make solid decisions confidently and without perfect information.
• Experience with deploying technical, complex solutions to customers.
• Strong contract management skills and can manage scope and identify issues requiring documented contract change orders
• Understands how to control projects via effective KPIs and risk management
• Possesses P&L and financial knowledge and ability to forecast revenues and expenses
• Strong ability to resolve conflicts and diffuse tense situations with customers
• Possesses strong organizational skills and hard work, ensuring all aspects of a project are properly managed and moving toward resolution.
• Ability to accept change and respond to setbacks with minimal disruptions.
• Strong understanding of product development methodologies (Waterfall & Agile) and

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Positively influence others without direct authority in efforts to move assigned projects forward
• Exhibits behaviors consistent with company values.
• Uses listening skills to completely understand tough situations and help resolve them.
• Communicates with ease up and down an organization, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Travel was needed to support project activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Level of Education: Minimum 4-year Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in relevant area of focus, engineering or information systems preferred, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• PMP Certification Preferred; minimum expectation is that candidate will become PMP certified within 6 months; L+G will reimburse training and certification expense for employees.
• 5 -7 years’ experience in technology or project management field, including 3+ years of experience in leading or participating in projects consisting of multi-disciplined project teams
• 3+ years’ experience in Utility information systems, advanced metering infrastructure systems, power plant or industrial control systems, information technology systems, or strongly related area
• Electric Utility Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMR/AMI) is preferred
• Understanding of advanced information systems, database systems, and communications networks

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual will be working on-site for our client in Boston, MA, so should live in the Boston area within driving distance. We will also consider candidates living by our headquarters in the Alpharetta, GA area to work on-site at our Alpharetta, GA office and travel to Boston 50% of the time.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to members of the project team.
• Act as the face of Landis+ Gyr to our customers and develop a trusted and collaborative partnership with the customer and project team.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews of project team and provide feedback
• Understand contract administration and manage all contractual obligations, performance levels, and service levels.
• Initiate, plan and execute, control, and ensure final customer acceptance of assigned projects.
• Coordinate the activities of the team and indirect support resources to produce deliverables agreed upon with the executive, program offices and/or functional management.
• Personally manage several customer projects
• Drive Issues to resolution Independently or via other company resources and manage customer expectations appropriately.
• Responsible for reporting the financial health of projects; budgeting & forecasting
• Manage a project’s scope, schedule, and cost while managing risk
• Ensure all Internal stakeholders (Finance, Sales, Operations, Product Management, Executive management) are apprised of status, KPIs, issues, and risks.
• Perform other tasks or requests as required

Company Values

• Supports and adheres to the Company’s core values.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Supports and adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Represent the Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.