Principal Project Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Manage the projects within the time, budget and quality frame.
• Must have sound technical knowledge of Protection and Automation System especially in the Utility and O&G Verticals.
• Overall planning of the projects including: Project overview, Detailed planning of the work packages, Scheduling, Project documentation, Project organization, and project documentation.
• Analyze and monitor continuously the plan fulfilment with regard to technical and commercial aspects.
• Identify early deviations in project, identify problem causes and sustainably manage them.
• Monitor cash-flow planning and activate appropriate escalation procedures.
• Assess and document project status.
• Inform on a regular basis customer, management, project team and additional interested parties (Stakeholders) of the project status.
• Develop strategies to continue and/or reinforce engagements with the customer.
• Carry out risk assessments of project influencing factors and manage the identified risks.
• Negotiate and document changes of requirements and extension of time as appropriate.
• Ensure strong customer and stakeholder relations. Gather actively opinions as well as suggestions from the customer and additional interested parties (Stakeholders) and develop/facilitate/support an open, professional relation to the customer and additional stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor engagements and relationships.
• Manage the Project completion/close out and the acceptance of delivery units and services including validation and verification and organize the finalized handover to the customer and involved parties.

Your success is grounded in:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• At least 10 years of overall experience in related field.
• Expert knowledge of protection & automation systems.
• S-Category Project Manager, PMP or IPMA certification is a plus.
• Experience of project management with P&L responsibility minimum 5 years in project execution.
• Experience in turn-key projects with direct interface to the customer/public authorities/subcontractor.

Additional Skills:

• Negotiation skills.
• Team Player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership.
• Initiative.
• Result driven.

Desired candidate profile

• Project Management Expertise: Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, PRINCE2) to plan, execute, and monitor service projects effectively.

• Service Delivery Knowledge: Familiarity with service delivery processes and frameworks, ensuring high-quality service is provided to clients.

• Client Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and managing their expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Team Leadership: Experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for reporting project status, facilitating meetings, and interacting with clients and stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities to identify challenges and develop effective solutions to keep projects on track.

• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs to ensure financial targets are met.

• Risk Management: Skills in identifying potential risks to project success and developing mitigation strategies.

• Performance Monitoring: Ability to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate project success and drive continuous improvement.

• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of relevant technologies and tools used in service delivery to ensure effective implementation.