Project Manager, Steel Towers; m​/f​/d

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The role of Project Manager – Steel Towers directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Project Manager – Steel Towers you are responsible for leading the successful industrial and operational scale‑up of steel tower manufacturing capacity in North America, from initial setup to full production volume in more than 4 different tower factories.

This role ensures alignment across suppliers, sourcing, planning, quality, logistics, and project execution teams, securing on‑time, on‑quality, and on‑cost delivery during the ramp‑up phase. The position focuses strongly on operational execution, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional coordination.

• Lead the overall ramp‑up plan for steel tower supply in North America, from initial qualification to full production capacity
• Coordinate all operational activities across suppliers, internal teams (Sourcing, Quality, Engineering, Logistics), and project stakeholders
• Develop and maintain a detailed ramp‑up roadmap, including capacity, resources, tooling, and production milestones
• Ensure supplier readiness in terms of manufacturing capability, workforce, equipment, and industrial processes
• Monitor production progress and resolve bottlenecks affecting throughput, quality, or delivery
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting ramp‑up (capacity constraints, material availability, quality issues, logistics limitations)
• Drive alignment between demand planning and supplier execution capabilities
• Track and report key KPIs (production output, on‑time delivery, capacity ramp, manufacturing lead times, critical issues)
• Coordinate closely with Supplier Quality (SQA) to ensure stable and scalable processes
• Lead escalation management with suppliers when performance deviates from plan
• Support contract execution and ensure operational commitments are met by suppliers
• Implement continuous improvement actions to optimize efficiency during ramp‑up
• Ensure full visibility and communication to senior management on ramp‑up status, risks, and mitigation actions
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or similar)
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Industrialization
• Proven experience managing industrial ramp‑ups, capacity expansion, or new supplier implementation
• Experience in wind industry, steel structures, or heavy manufacturing strongly preferred
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and supplier networks
• Track record of delivering complex projects under tight timelines
• Strong understanding of industrial ramp‑up and scaling manufacturing operations
• Solid knowledge of steel fabrication and heavy manufacturing processes (welding, rolling, coating)
• Strong project management skills (planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder alignment)
• Ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder environments under high pressure
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage operational crises
• Experience working with suppliers and external manufacturing partners
• High level of ownership, accountability, and results orientation
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to structure ambiguity and drive execution in fast‑growth environments
• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability
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