Sr Project Manager

Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid and helped to avoid around 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2023. With sales of USD 2.0 billion in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,900 talented people across five continents. 

For more than a century, we've been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape. 

Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better! 

Job Summary

Landis+Gyr is seeking a customer-centric and results-driven Sr. Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact initiatives that drive measurable outcomes for our utility customers. This role will serve as the primary customer interface, responsible for managing the successful delivery of projects that align with strategic objectives and contractual commitments.

Candidates should possess a deep understanding of the project life cycle and experience managing cross-functional programs using both stage gate and agile methodologies. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and consistently delivers value to customers through disciplined execution, proactive risk management, and effective stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for customer project delivery, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are clearly defined, managed, and exceeded.
• Lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver project scope on time and within budget in accordance with customer contracts.
• Execute projects with a customer-first mindset, ensuring milestones and deliverables reflect business outcomes, not just technical outputs.
• Manage project parameters including scope, schedule, risk, budget, quality, and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply Landis+Gyr’s PMO governance and project delivery methodologies to maintain consistency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming) and measure team performance using key metrics.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, managing change requests and facilitating impact assessments.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external, to ensure buy-in and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track and report financials, resource allocation, and progress to key stakeholders, including executive summaries and dashboards.
• Lead conflict resolution, promote collaborative problem solving, and ensure a smooth project experience for the customer.
• Represent Landis+Gyr in a professional and consultative manner throughout the customer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Landis+Gyr’s core values, Code of Conduct, and safety standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong grasp of project delivery frameworks (Agile, Stage Gate, PMI standards) and how they align to customer outcomes.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools (Microsoft Project preferred), project dashboards, and financial tracking.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for technical, business, and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated customer advocacy—the ability to translate business needs into delivery actions and navigate customer environments with professionalism.
• Proven ability to lead without authority, motivating global and remote teams toward a common goal.
• Adept at balancing competing demands and making informed decisions in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi