Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Job Title:

Senior Project Manager - Large-Scale Engineering & Simulation Programs (Power & Energy)

Job Description

This role leads the delivery of large-scale, high-visibility simulation and engineering programs for clients in the power and energy sector. The Senior Project Manager oversees the entire project lifecycle-from contract award through final customer acceptance-ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to rigorous quality standards. The position requires extensive experience managing complex engineering or industrial projects, directing cross-functional technical teams, and serving as the primary point of contact for key client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

* Lead the successful execution of large, complex simulation and engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.

* Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans aligned with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and organizational standards.

* Provide clear leadership, guidance, and direction to multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams, including mechanical, electrical, project engineering, and automation resources.

* Foster strong collaboration and communication across engineering, production, quality, and all project stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing project performance, delivery efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

* Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules, identifying critical paths and ensuring achievement of key milestones and deliverables.

* Monitor project progress closely, proactively resolving schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and emerging risks to keep projects on track.

* Coordinate staffing and resource allocation across multiple engineering disciplines, balancing workload and priorities across concurrent projects.

* Track and report key project performance indicators, including schedule adherence, productivity, quality metrics, and overall execution performance.

* Own the financial performance of assigned projects, including budget development, forecasting, cost tracking, and profitability management.

* Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, financial, contractual, and schedule-related risks, maintaining a robust project risk register.

* Manage scope changes, contract modifications, and formal change-order processes to protect project margins while maintaining strong customer relationships.

* Drive cost-control initiatives without compromising safety, quality, or customer satisfaction.

* Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, providing clear, timely, and professional communication.

* Lead project reviews, executive updates, milestone meetings, and status reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.

* Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and reliable delivery performance.

* Collaborate effectively with subcontractors, vendors, technology partners, and internal teams to support successful project execution and integration.

* Travel to customer sites as needed to support project reviews, testing activities, commissioning milestones, and final acceptance.

* Ensure project execution complies with relevant industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality management processes.

* Establish and manage quality checkpoints throughout the project lifecycle to reduce rework and ensure successful outcomes.

* Capture and document lessons learned, contributing to continuous improvement and the refinement of project management best practices.

* Standardize project documentation, reporting processes, and methodologies across programs to drive consistency and efficiency.

* Assist with proposal development, including scope definition, estimation, project planning, and execution strategies for new opportunities.

* Support client presentations, technical discussions, and strategic conversations related to future project opportunities and long-term partnerships.

* Contribute project delivery expertise to business development activities and help drive long-term growth in engineering and simulation services.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent technical or project management experience will be considered.

* 10+ years of proven project management experience leading large-scale engineering, industrial, simulation, automation, or technical projects.

* Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar project budgets, schedules, and delivery outcomes with clear ownership of results.

* Hands-on experience with risk management, change management, and contract administration in complex project environments.

* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams,…