Senior Project Manager

Gruppo AB - Energy Sustainability; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven environment

Structured onboarding

Professional development and growth

International mobility opportunities

Employee well-being focus

Job summary

AB Energy USA LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end project execution on US-based sites with PMO oversight. You will manage contractual obligations, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.

The role requires senior-level leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong risk management, and effective governance of reporting and performance. Site-based work and liaison with executives are core components.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with a strong technical foundation.
• 10+ years of proven Project Management experience delivering large-scale industrial, energy, EPC, process plant, machinery and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Energy field and Power Generation industry.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Strong expertise in contract administration, procurement, project controls, commissioning, and project execution.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Power BI, document management systems, and project reporting platforms.
• Skilled in leveraging digital tools and data analytics to enhance project visibility, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and resources while maintaining focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end ownership of project execution.
• Management of contractual obligations, milestones and deliverables.
• Development and maintenance of project execution strategies and integrated schedules.
• Financial management of the project including budget monitoring, cash flow, forecasting and margin protection.
• Coordination of all internal functions and external stakeholders.
• Customer relationship management and executive-level communication.
• Risk and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Management of variations, claims and change orders.
• Governance of project reporting and performance measurement.
• Leadership of project reviews and steering meetings.
• Final project close-out and lessons learned activities.

Skills

Project management

Industrial & infrastructure projects

Energy sector experience

Contract administration

SAP/ERP proficiency

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Document management systems

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Country: US

Company: AB Energy USA LLC

Location

United States of America, America settentrionale, US, 77380

WHY YOU WOULD CHOOSE AB

In AB we work in amulticulturalcontext with over 1,500 employees in offices in 22 countries around the world between Europe, North America and South America. Our commitment is to continue to look for a better way to write ourfuturein an even moresustainableway, involving all our partners and starting from the desire to establish a relationship with the candidate that respectsdiversity, equity, through a recruiting process free from prejudice and discrimination.

Sustainability is not only our core businessbut also ourway of working. We have technologies and software that allow us to optimize the time and effort of the selection process by allowing the constant updating of applications and that improve the \"candidate experience\", a process ofmutual knowledgein which the candidate expresses his or her professional and personal ambitions that the Talent Acquisition experts match with the company's professional opportunities, to immediately establish atransparent relationshipof comparison and orientation.

YOUR CHALLENGES

Location

Project Sites (US) + local office support

Employment Type

Full-time | Site-based (≥50% on site)

Reports To

PMO Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Full end-to-end ownership of project execution
• Management of contractual obligations, milestones and deliverables
• Development and maintenance of project execution strategies and integrated schedules
• Financial management of the project including budget monitoring, cash flow, forecasting and margin protection
• Coordination of all internal functions and external stakeholders
• Customer relationship management and executive-level communication
• Risk and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle
• Management of variations, claims and change orders
• Governance of project reporting and performance measurement
• Leadership of project reviews and steering meetings
• Final project close-out and lessons learned activities

Governance Responsibilities

• The Project Manager acts as the integrator of all project disciplines, ensuring that all activities remain aligned to project objectives and contractual requirements
• The Project Manager is accountable for maintaining an integrated view of project execution and for driving timely decisions whenever conflicts arise between schedule, cost, quality or technical priorities

Commercial & Contract Administration

• Manage customer contracts throughout execution
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Identify and manage commercial risks
• Support preparation and negotiation of claims
• Protect project profitability and cash collection
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance and Executive Management on contractual matters

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• The Project Manager is expected to provide strong leadership across multifunctional teams and create a collaborative project culture. Emphasis is placed on stakeholder management, communication, transparency and proactive problem solving
• The role regularly interfaces with customer project executives, EPC Contractors, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and senior internal management

Project Controls & Performance Management

• Monitor KPIs and project health indicators
• Drive schedule performance and recovery plans
• Review cost forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Governs Project balance sheet and cash flow
• Lead risk reviews and mitigation plans
• Ensure accuracy of project reporting
• Support PMO governance processes and stage-gate reviews

WHY WE WOULD CHOOSE YOU

• Engineering degree with a strong technical foundation and extensive experience managing complex industrial and infrastructure projects
• Over 10 years of proven Project Management experience delivering large-scale industrial, energy, EPC, process plant, machinery, and infrastructure projects
• Experience in Energy field and Power Generation industry
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Strong expertise in contract administration, procurement, project controls, commissioning, and project execution
• Proficient in SAP/ERP systems, Microsoft Project, Power BI, document management systems, and project reporting platforms
• Skilled in leveraging digital tools and data analytics to enhance project visibility, forecasting accuracy, and decision-making
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and resources while maintaining focus on quality and customer satisfaction
• Strong financial acumen with experience in cost control, contract negotiations, and commercial management
• Effective leader recognized for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Experienced in risk identification, mitigation planning, and proactive issue resolution to ensure successful project outcomes
• Highly organized with exceptional planning, decision-making, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Customer-focused professionals committed to delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards

WHAT WE OFFER

• Values-drivenand inclusiveenvironment:Aworkplacebuilton clearvalues,transparency,respect, andinclusion,fosteringcollaborationand opendialogue
• Structured onboarding and mentorship:Adedicatedinductionprogramcombinedwith support fromexperiencedprofessionalstoensureaneffectiveandwell-supportedintegration
• Professional development and growth:Clearlydefinedcareerpathssupportedbyannualperformance reviews,continuousfeedback, and trainingopportunitiesin acontextthatvaluesindividualpotentialandcontinuouslearning
• Job rotation and knowledge sharing:Theopportunityover time toexploredifferentrolesor projects,fosteringthedevelopmentof cross-functionalskills, abroadbusinessperspective, anddynamiccareerpaths
• International environment and mobility:An international organization offering opportunities for multicultural collaboration and, for those interested, international mobility paths over time
• Focus on employee well-being:A company that actively invests in employee well being through Workplace Health Promotion initiatives aimed at promoting balance, health, and quality of working life

Thanks for your application

You will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition/ HR Team for further details if your application is aligned to the desired position.