Senior Project Manager

at  Meyer Burger

MEYER BURGER - WORK FOR A VISION

Meyer Burger is bringing solar manufacturing back to the US. Our goal is not only to produce the best and most sustainable solar modules in the world, but also to be a truly green company, building a brand that sets new standards for the entire solar industry.
We are a Swiss headquartered manufacturer of high-performance solar cells and modules with production sites in Germany supported by more than 1,200 employees globally. We combine cutting-edge technology with a 70-year history of development and deployment of excellent products. Our experience and culture gives us the courage to lead photovoltaics into a new era. We are now investing in the U.S., bringing our first overseas production plants to Colorado Springs, CO and Goodyear, AZ, creating hundreds of jobs.
We are looking for employees who want to create rather than manage, who want to break new grounds as part of a committed team, and bring about lasting change. Become part of something big! Shape the energy generation of the future together with us! If you want to successfully drive the energy transition to 100% renewables and create a premium brand, we look forward to receiving your application as Senior Project Manager.

THE ROLE:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the management of all aspects of solar module and cell production projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Senior Project Manager will also provide both technical expertise and leadership internally and externally for project success.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR VISION (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Initiate projects, creating the project charter.
• Plan and control projects based on the project management plan created, especially with regard to: project baselines (including scope, schedule, cost), quality management in projects, communication (development of communication plans), resource planning, and risk management (identification of risk, qualitative and quantitative analysis, risk response planning), stakeholder engagement.
• Create detailed equipment specifications, tool related check lists. (FAT,SAT)
• Manage scope/schedule/cost changes within the projects.
• Coordinate with vendors to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs and manpower forecast.
• Close group-wide collaboration with the specialist departments involved (in particular Fab Engineering, PMO, CIP, HR, and Purchasing).
• Monitoring/controlling and closing of projects as well as reporting to management.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting lessons learned (weekly & daily reports).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.