Operations Project Manager, Chicago/Illnois (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nordex SE in the United States seeks an Operations Project Manager to drive execution readiness for clean power plant projects. You will collect data, shape operational strategies, and hand over to Construction for execution, coordinating multiple departments to keep milestones on track.

Effective communication, budgeting, and risk management are essential as you lead a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment while upholding safety standards and company values.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Familiar with the full life cycle of power projects and business development.
• Excellent written and oral communications with proven project planning.
• Must possess working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (i.e. excel, word).
• Driving is an essential function of the job; full valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departments: Safety, Planning, Logistics, Material Management, Quality, Construction, Commissioning.
• Update weekly execution readiness template with deadlines and progress; manage alarms.
• Update weekly/monthly execution readiness KPIs dashboard.
• Perform Execution Readiness tasks for Construction until site is identified.
• Act as link between PMEPC and Nacelles and Blades GLFs to control readiness of main components via PCT department.
• Provide offsite support to projects in execution as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

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REQUISITION ID: 13178

LOCATION: United States, US

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Operations Project Manager directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As an Operations Project Manager, you will be responsible for conducting and leading the execution readiness process by collecting, analyzing and shaping the operations strategies with his/her team to ensure the operations readiness and handing over to the Construction team in charge of the project for execution phase.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coordinate all the departments that are considered as primary activities in the value chain (Safety, Planning, Logistics, Material Management, Quality, Construction and Commissioning).
• Responsible for controlling and updating in a weekly basis the project execution readiness template by filling out the different task’s deadlines, progress and managing the alarms to control the deviations vs the baseline.
• Responsible for controlling and updating the weekly/monthly execution readiness KPIs dashboard.
• Responsible for performing the Execution Readiness tasks assigned to the Construction team until the site team is identified.
• The Operations PM is the link between PMEPC and Nacelles and Blades GLFs to control the readiness of the main components. This task is carried out through PCT department that is represented in the execution readiness round table.
• Offsite support to the projects in execution as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 4+ years of equivalent work experience
• Requires familiarity with the full life cycle of power projects and business development
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with a proven track record in successful project planning
• Must possess a working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision
• Knowledge of financial management
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (i.e. excel, word)
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more...

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity:

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI:

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex