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Customer Project Manager - Power Generation

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 May 2026

About the role

About INNIO Group:

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Position Overview:

The Customer Project Manager supports the execution of customer projects from order intake through commissioning and handover. Working closely with senior project leadership, this role helps coordinate customer requirements with internal teams across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and service functions to support successful project delivery, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.

This position is based in Houston, TX – hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

Support execution of customer projects from order intake through delivery, installation, commissioning, and handover
Assist as a point of contact for customers, supporting communication, expectation management, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate with cross-functional project teams, including Engineering, Product Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, Quality, Service, and Construction/Site teams
Support projects involving standard and moderately complex equipment, installation activities, and balance-of-plant scope
Collaborate with external partners, including EPCs, vendors, and subcontractors, to support alignment on project scope and execution
Assist in development and tracking of project schedules, budgets, and risk registers to ensure alignment with project goals
Monitor project progress, escalate risks or delays, and support resolution of project dependencies
Support contract administration, change management, and documentation of scope changes during execution
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements in partnership with Quality and HSE teams
Prepare and deliver project updates, including internal reporting, forecasts, and customer communications
Support customer site visits and field execution activities as required
Maintain ERP system data for material tracking, order status, and project coordination
Track and report KPIs related to project performance, material readiness, and delivery accuracy
Perform other related duties as assigned to support successful project execution

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or a closely related technical discipline)
Five (5) or more years of project management or project coordination experience within power generation, energy, oil & gas, or industrial equipment environments
Experience supporting customer projects, including scheduling, cost control, and risk management, with demonstrated success managing complex, customer‑facing projects and on‑site execution activities
Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and field service
Experienced with using ERP systems for material tracking and planning, Oracle desired
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook <