Project Development Manager – Hydropower Projects

SN Aboitiz Power Group; Makati; Presencial; PHP 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SN Aboitiz Power Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead renewable energy projects, preferably hydropower, from feasibility through construction. You will coordinate sponsors, stakeholders and the project team to deliver on objectives while balancing scope, cost, schedule and risk.

The role emphasizes strategic alignment, governance, and effective communication with regulators, government partners and internal departments to ensure successful project outcomes.

Formación

• 5-7 years of related experience in project management, construction management or business development.
• Knowledge of large-scale renewable energy projects is an advantage.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and stakeholders in the power sector is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and guide the project team through integration of processes, knowledge and people.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, milestones and deliverables.
• Interface with Finance, Supply, Legal, Regulatory, and other functions to balance stakeholder goals.

Conocimientos

Project management tools

Leadership

Collaboration

Integration management

Team building

Communication and presentation

Stakeholder influence

Organization and planning

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Project Management (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Makati Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose

Lead the development of projects within BDP to achieve the project’s objectives and stakeholders, including SNAP shareholders’ expectations, from conceptualization and initiation through project closing, managing the business case development and project life cycle of renewable energy (Preferably Hydropower Projects).

Accountability

Carry out the initiatives to balance the competing constraints on the project with the resources available, communicating between the project sponsors, team members and other stakeholders to provide direction and presenting the vision of success for the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills

• Project management tools and systems
• Leadership and critical thinking
• Collaboration and relationship management
• Integration management
• Team building and change management
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders
• Excellent organization and planning skills

Technical Competencies

Technical Project Management

Knowledge, skills and behaviors related to specific domains of project management, including critical success factors, traditional and agile tools, techniques and methods and major project elements including, but not limited to, schedule, cost, resources and risks.

Strategic and Business Management

Ability to see the high-level overview of the organization and effectively negotiate and implement decisions and actions that support strategic alignment and innovation, with a working knowledge of other functions such as finance, marketing and operations in the power industry that enhances performance and better delivers business outcomes.

Project Controls

Process that encompasses the resources, procedures and tools for planning, monitoring and controlling of all phases of the project lifecycle, including estimating, cost and schedule management, risk management, change management, earned value progressing and forecasting.

Risk Management

Processes of conducting risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning, response implementation and monitoring risk on a project to increase the probability and/or impact of positive risks and to decrease the probability and/or impact of negative risks, in order to optimize the chances of project success.

Contract Negotiation

Discussion of bargaining the terms and conditions of a binding legal agreement between two or more parties leading to a mutually agreed sound long-term deal and working relationship.

Technical Writing and Communication

Convey information and complex ideas through written, electronic or visual means and oral communication, in both informal and formal situations, to the project team, shareholders and stakeholders to get the desired and expected outcome of the project.

Liaison and Networking

Participate in formal networks within the power industry and initiating and leading internal and external networks, passing on relevant information promptly to colleagues in the project team and the organization for mutual exchange of information and influencing development through contacts and building external relationships.

Technical Skills

Lead in the technical development of hydropower projects.

Experience

At least 5-7 years related working experience in project management, construction management and/or business development, preferably within the power sector (power plants, transmission lines and substations)

Experience working with regulatory agencies, government and public sector, LGUs, local communities and senior decision makers/shareholders of the company

Knowledgeable in structure of large-scale renewable energy (preferably hydropower projects) or comparable projects

Long-distance travel and site management of team members, contractors and stakeholders

Experience in developing hydropower projects is an advantage.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Project Management (preferred)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and guide the project team through integration of processes, knowledge and people to work together to focus on the essentials at the project level from screening phase to feasibility study through to pre-construction/ construction phase.

Work with the project sponsors/shareholders to understand the strategic objectives and ensure alignment of the project objectives and results.

Evaluate and analyze activities prior to project conceptualization and initiation, including consulting with management executives and business/functional unit leaders on ideas for advancing strategic objectives.

Manage greenfield projects, from pre-development to development in accordance with industry standards.

Manage project budget, schedules, milestones and deliverables of projects, including external consultants, vendors and contractors.

Interface with business/functional groups involved in the project (e.g., Finance, Supply, Legal, Regulatory, etc.) and use soft skills (e.g., interpersonal skills and the ability to manage people) to balance the conflicting and competing goals of project stakeholders in order to achieve consensus in terms of relevant stakeholders supporting the project decisions and actions.

Create, maintain and adhere to the project charter and communications plans and schedules with stakeholders, including the project team and sponsors.

Proactively interact with the project team, stakeholders and other functional (enabling) groups that may impact and fulfill the various needs of the project;

Regularly report project progress and milestones to management and shareholders, including stakeholders;

Seek ways to develop relationships that assist the project team in achieving the goals and objectives.

Maintain a strong advocacy role within the organization.

Perform other duties as may be required by the Division Head and/or BDP Head.