Project Management Officer (Oasis Project)

Energy Vault; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy storage is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer (PMO) to guide large-scale projects in renewable energy. This role involves ensuring project governance, resource management, and compliance with performance indicators while working in a dynamic team environment. Candidates should possess extensive experience in construction project management, particularly in the renewable energy sector, and should be ready to lead innovative battery energy storage initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in large-scale construction projects.
• 5 years in project management for complex energy infrastructure.
• 2 years in renewable energy construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent use of project management frameworks and tools.
• Drive project governance, risk management, and schedule control.
• Analyze project performance metrics and deliver strategic insights.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Project Management qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Project

The Oasis Project, jointly developed by EDF International (EDFI) and EDF Renewables (EDFR), forms part of South Africa’s strategic push toward energy storage solutions. As part of the Owner’s Site Services (OSS) team, the Project Management Officer (PMO) will play a key role in ensuring delivery excellence across multiple large-scale battery energy storage projects.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Management Officer (PMO) to lead project control, governance, scheduling, and resource management across the Oasis program. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this role ensures that all project processes, risk frameworks, and performance indicators are aligned to business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent use of project management frameworks, tools, and standards across the program

• Drive project governance, risk management, and schedule control

• Analyze project performance metrics and deliver strategic insights to management

• Develop and maintain Project Management System documentation

• Lead project cost, planning, and resource coordination

• Maintain and report on project risk matrices, including top risk escalations

• Create and manage resource plans in collaboration with project teams

• Support contractor performance reviews, especially on cost and scheduling

• Provide reporting to senior stakeholders including the SPC Board, lenders, and directors

• Ensure project documentation, reporting systems, and WBS are updated and aligned

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

• Project Management qualification

• 10+ years' experience in large-scale construction projects

• Minimum 5 years in project management roles for complex energy infrastructure

• Minimum 2 years in renewable energy construction projects

• Strong skills in project planning, scheduling, risk management, and software like Primavera P6 or MS Project

Preferred:

• PMP Certification

• SACPCMP Registration (Pr.CPM)

• Certifications such as CCP, EVP, PRMP, or IPMO-P

Why Join Us?

Join a high-impact team delivering cutting-edge battery energy storage projects vital to South Africa’s future energy landscape. If you're an experienced PMO professional who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments, apply now and help shape a sustainable, reliable energy future.