IT/OT Project Manager

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Management
Remuneration: Exempt

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading delivery of digital capabilities through the development of a customized tech stack for RWE Clean Energy.  Project Manager will work closely with senior management, business stakeholders, 3rd party vendors and project managers to ensure execution of the project on-time / on-budget while escalate key risks and issues.  The applicant must have a proven track record in delivering large scale strategic tech projects in the renewable energy sector and a strong project management background. The candidate needs to display the ability to perform tasks independently and/or with minimum guidance, and to take a leadership role in project management to ensure activities are completed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project managing technical teams to deliver products within prescribed timelines while interfacing with leadership, business customers, and other stakeholders
• Development and maintenance of project planning and communication artifacts including workplans, risk registers, decision papers, and timelines
• Creation and delivery of communications including project team / technical / executive meetings and written communications including emails, dashboards, presentation
• Proactively track project health, potential risks and active issues while partnering with relevant stakeholders to continually problem-solve, de-risk and enhance delivery
• Planning and leading workshops with key stakeholders including business, internal RWE Clean Energy IT/OT, and broader RWE stakeholders (<10% travel expected)
• Ramp up and take over the role as the overall project lead as part of RWE Clean Energy’s IT/OT group-wide integration project
• Interface with key service providers (internal and external) to ensure RACI SLAs are met, management of shared integrated project plan, resourcing requests, and influencing workstream owners
• Management of activities, continuous improvement measures at RWECE IT/OT
• Partner with business stakeholders to continuously understand, define and achieve project goals, enhance efficiency and reduce delivery costs
• Introduce agile ways of working as appropriate in alignment with IT strategy and project requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field is a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT and technology in growing responsibility
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, Program Manager, or similar roles
• Ability to handle multiple assignments with changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to learn new technologies as required for the job using documentation and other available sources
• PMP certification is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer and service provider relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Project, SharePoint, Teams)
• Ability to manage complex projects including but not limited to prioritization of critical path, escalation of risks and issues, management of stakeholders, and problem-solving with workstreams
• Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as data flow diagrams, entity-relationship diagrams (ERD), cross functional diagrams, user stories, wireframes, Agile, Scrum, Unified Modeling Language (UML), Business Process Model & Notation (BPMN), etc.
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds at all levels of the organization
• Is a team player embracing the spirit of continuous improvement personally and within the team
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations

• Must be able to work with remote teams, both within the US and globally

• Must also be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time. 

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.