Sr. Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) - Solution Delivery

About Stem - Driven by human and artificial intelligence – Stem is unlocking energy intelligence.

Stem is a global leader reimagining technology to support the energy transition. Turning complexity into clarity, and potential into performance.
We help asset owners, operators and stakeholders benefit from the full value of their energy portfolio by enabling the intelligent development, deployment, and operation of clean energy assets. Our integrated software suite, PowerTrack, is the industry standard and best-in-class for asset monitoring, supported by professional and managed services, under one roof. Meant to tackle challenges as seamlessly as possible, Stem shows the information needed clearly and accurately and helps harness raw data to inform actionable insight. With global projects managed in 55 countries – from Germany to Japan and across North America – customers have relied on Stem for nearly 20 years to maximize the value of their clean energy projects.

Stem’s culture embodies diversity & inclusion beyond the traditional facets of gender, ethnicity, age, disabilities, and sexual orientation to include experience, personality, communication, workstyles, and more. At our core, Stem is at the momentous intersection of clean energy and software technology where diverse ideas, experiences, and professional skills converge to make the inclusive culture we have today. Together, we are turning old school thoughts about software and energy into progressive, collaborative, and innovative solutions. By joining our team, you will be collaborating with data scientists, energy experts, skilled salespeople, thought-leading executives and more from a range of backgrounds. This intersection of ideas, beliefs, and skills is what makes us unique enough to lead the world’s largest network of digitally connected energy storage systems.

As the Sr. Manager, PMO, you will manage the day-to-day activities in the PMO, providing guidance on PMO policies and processes, overseeing project management staff, and collaborating with other department leaders to develop projects and programs. This position will oversee the Delivery of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems, IT Infrastructures, and SaaS onboarding for solar and energy storage projects. The role will ensure that delivery, commissioning, and onboarding are completed on time and within budget. They also ensure all team members uphold the company's standards throughout each project's development and execution.

You will be responsible for driving global alignment on Project Management Procedures, coordinating with the  Project Engineering and Project Management teams in Berlin, India, and Japan to unify best practices and procedures

Additionally, Stem is focused on global expansion, and therefore, the Sr. Manager, PMO will play an integral part in managing first-time deployments of new edge hardware and will be responsible for coordinating new product delivery. In this aspect, the Sr. Manager, PMO will need to develop and maintain a relationship with the Stem Product Management and Development team.

The ideal leader will be a problem solver who enjoys pulling multiple teams together to deliver a consistent and quality solution and someone who wants build new processes and systems on top of foundational framework used in the core business.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects.
• Project management planning, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.
• Analyzing financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.
• Providing financial reports and budget outlines to Executives.
• Overseeing the development of the project and ensuring that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently while upholding the company's standards.
• Drafting new and improving existing project management office policies and processes.
• Continuously evaluating projects to ensure they are meeting company standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.
• Accurately documenting the project's creation, development, and execution as well as documenting the project's scope, budget, and justification.
• Stem is dedicated to developing internal talent and has focused on developing internal growth tracks and plans. The Sr. Manager, PMO will have responsibility to contribute through development of entry-level personnel and contribute by developing personnel to grow into senior roles within the PMO org and adjacent teams within the organization.
• Manage PMs and provide opportunities to grow and take on larger projects
• Prepare and present project status to stakeholders, leadership, and external customers
• Effectively coordinate with the client and internal cr