Operations Project Manager - USA (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical Insurance

HSA

FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Student Debt Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex Group is seeking an Operations Project Manager in the United States Midwest region to drive execution readiness for wind turbine projects. The role coordinates Safety, Planning, Logistics, and Construction teams, ensuring timely handover to the Construction phase and clear KPI reporting.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or business and 4+ years of experience, with strong communication, cost awareness, and project planning skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with full life cycle of power projects and business development.
• Excellent written and oral communications with a proven track record in project planning.
• Working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting and contract implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to present information to groups of managers and customers.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word).
• Driving is an essential function; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departments in the value chain (Safety, Planning, Logistics, Material Management, Quality, Construction, Commissioning).
• Update weekly execution readiness template with deadlines, progress, and deviations.
• Maintain weekly/monthly execution readiness KPIs dashboard.
• Perform Execution Readiness tasks for Construction until site team is identified.
• Act as link between PMEPC and Nacelles and Blades GLFs to manage component readiness.
• Provide offsite support to projects as needed.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical problem-solving

Project planning

Financial awareness

Negotiation

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or equivalent work experience
• 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.

The pay for this role is exempt at $108k - $122k USD salary with up to a 15% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

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 of Respect, 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)
• Dental Insurance
• 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)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• 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.

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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