Project Manager III

Nikkiso Co., Ltd.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Co., Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Clean Energy & Industrial Gases division in Southern California. The role involves leading Salesforce implementations and managing enterprise projects globally.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and a proven leadership track record. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with approximately 30% travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Salesforce project implementations is a must.
• 7+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years leading project management initiatives and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project operations including planning and resource allocation.
• Help determine and monitor project budgets.
• Present to and coordinate with executive-level stakeholders.

Skills

Salesforce project implementations

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Agile approach to work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, fueling stations, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group is searching for an experienced Project Manager who will work closely with Nikkiso CE&IG department leaders, Functional Units, external vendors and consultants and teams to plan, align, develop and implement enterprise platform projects around the world. This position will be based in Southern California.

The successful candidate will be a self-driven, experienced, motivated leader with multiple years of experience implementing Salesforce and other Enterprise Applications across complex organizations. This senior level role will require strong project management, expert-level communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, and operate effectively under pressure to meet project deadlines.

The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that objectives are accomplished within established specifications, schedules, and budgets.

The Project Manager III position is based in Southern California and offers a hybrid work schedule, with approximately 30% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Multiple Salesforce implementations, including Service Cloud, Sales could, and enterprise solutions that are integrated with Salesforce
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of projects from start to finish including planning, resource allocation, risk management and change management
• Help determine and actively monitor enterprise project budgets
• Will be responsible for presenting to and coordinating with executive-level stakeholders and sponsors
• Develop communications and training plans to support companywide understanding and platform adoption
• Coordinate with stakeholders to establish objectives for projects and milestones for tracking progress
• Assist in the procurement of materials, equipment, and services needed for projects
• Works within the PMO framework and helps manager PMO office standards and promotion

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Salesforce project implementations is a must
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent.
• 7+ years of project management experience
• 5+ years leading project management initiatives and teams at international, matrixed organizations
• Clear technical knowledge related to data integration, testing and deployment
• Specific experience with Salesforce and OneStream migration and implementation
• Expert communicator who can simplify and convey complicated information to all stakeholders
• Leadership skills to support and motivate team members
• Organizational skills to keep track of multiple tasks and deadlines
• Problem-solving skills to help identify opportunities and overcome challenges
• Agile and flexible approach to work without losing focus on the end goal
• High level of collaboration and influencing skills – must be a people person
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Familiarity of data protection and privacy regulations around the world
• Extensive MS Office, MS Project, and Smartsheet application experience.

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.