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! 

 

General Summary:

Landis + Gyr is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager to lead customer delivery projects in the smart grid space.  Candidates must have a thorough understanding of all stages of standard project lifecycle delivery and have demonstratable experience executing multiple complex projects within a waterfall or agile methodology.  The Project Manager will be working with cross functional teams to ensure projects are launched on time and completed within budget.

 

The project manager is responsible for leading a team of project professionals through all aspects of planning, initiation, and execution of Landis+Gyr deployment projects. The role is accountable for customer satisfaction which is driven by strong execution of contract(s) to deploy technical smart grid solutions for customers.   The Project Manager will manage multiple projects and will have oversight responsibilities for matrixed project teams and assigned resources.  Significant time will be spent working closely with the customer to develop project plans, schedules, program management plans, deployment plans, materials forecasts, and other plans in support of the contract.  The role requires significant leadership, and the individual will be seen as a leader and proven mentor as well as someone who is a trusted, collaborative partner with our customers while managing customer expectations. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, control, and coordinate the activities of a project team to produce deliverables agreed upon with customer contracts and project plans.
• Manage the project(s) and execute activities around the boundaries of scope, schedule, risks, and cost.
• Utilize the PMO's established project delivery procedures and processes to deliver against requirements for contracted projects.
• Report project status to the PMO and other stakeholders.
• Work within a stage-gate methodology
• Manage external, internal, and capital project costs
• Scrum management and metric analysis for Agile projects
• Represent the Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both external and internal customers
• Support and adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

 

Education and Experience (include required Certifications, if any):

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years’ experience in project management leading technical or construction projects.
• Experience in utility, telecommunications, or similarly regulated industries is a plus.
• PMP Certified (PMP or CPM) or on track to get within the next year
• Strong working knowledge of waterfall and or agile project methodology

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent understanding of project management scheduling SW tools (Microsoft Project pr