PMO Lead Expert
Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
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Job Summary
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline first-class assets and market-leading operating capacity EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030 leading the energy transition. With more than 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do
Role Overview:
The PMO Lead Expert will report to and support the Directors of Project Management to deliver solar wind and BESS projects on schedule and under lead expert will focus on identifying and managing risks associated with project schedules and budgets lead efforts to track and reforecast project budgets and provide updates on overall project economics and provide technical support through late-stage development and construction.
Main responsibilities:
- Key senior project leader overseeing day to day efforts of diverse project teams with a focus on identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risk
- Implement and improve project management tools that directly impact and drive business decisions related to the project schedule and budget.
- Responsible for the overall creation tracking updating and reporting of project schedules and progress.
- Track and coordinate with relevant internal support teams and project analysts to complete monthly project budget reforecasts and update project economics.
- Responsible for weekly maintenance and reporting on project progress reports.
- Assist technical team members with evaluating change order claims and proposing a path forward with regard to timely responses and settlement
- Key leader of the project due diligence process for project financing including technical support as well as tracking and closing open items from investors and independent engineer.
- Tracking project lessons learned and compiling and presenting these to internal stakeholders.
- Support CAPEX estimates for priority projects
Employment type
Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule
Work site
Houston Texas
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or a related field
- 8 years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry
- Experience leading late-stage development of energy projects including permitting land and interconnection and supporting project team efforts through construction
- Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
- Competency in Analytical Problem Solving Strong Communication Customer/Partner Relationships and Technology Expertise preferred
Travel:
25%
Behavioral Requirements:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to work productively with limited supervision
- Strong interest in renewable energy
- Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
- Familiarity with wind and solar power project development preferred
- Exemplary standards of integrity honor safety management ethics quality and productivity
- Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability
Physical demands & working conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak read and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
More than academic knowledge and technical skills we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more reasons to apply
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person providing a flexible healthy and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time highlighting the EDP groups strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
About Company
EDP is a multinational, vertically integrated utility company. Throughout its 40 years of history, it has been building a relevant presence in the world energy scene, being present in 14 countries, in 4 continents. The company has around 12.000 employees and is present throughout t ... View more
