Senior Project Manager, Critical Power Solutions

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, engineered-to-order projects from kickoff through delivery. You will ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance while coordinating across engineering, operations, supply chain, and field service.

You will drive the Business Management System, manage risks, and maintain proactive communication with customers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing complex, engineered-to-order manufacturing projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Industry experience in oil and gas, marine, electrical equipment, or critical power environments.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (preferably IFS), scheduling tools (MS Project or Primavera), and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, and risk in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to manage complex, high value; strategic accounts; liquidated damages exposure
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities, with experience providing project updates to customers and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule, scope, budget, and risk from start to finish.
• Review contract documents, specifications, and scope of work at project kickoff to establish baseline requirements and identify risks or exceptions.
• Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products that meet customer and contract requirements.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and align cross-functional teams.
• Track progress using ERP and Master Production Schedule tools; drive corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate factory acceptance test (FAT) scheduling and logistics, including customer notifications and documentation.
• Act as the primary customer contact, providing proactive updates on progress, risks, and next steps.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships by anticipating customer needs and driving responsiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Organization

Conflict resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

PMP candidacy within 18-24 months of hire

Tools

ERP systems (IFS)

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, engineered-to-order projects from kickoff through delivery. You will ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance while coordinating across engineering, operations, supply chain, and field service.

You will drive the Business Management System, manage risks, and maintain proactive communication with customers and senior leadership.