Senior Project Manager- MicroElectronics

Company Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description This position is remote and can be located anywhere in North America.

The Project Manager (PM) guides a team of engineers and professionals who design, build, and manage complex water treatment projects.  In this role, the PM is responsible for the overall success of projects in the Industrial Market portfolio.  Working closely with the Lead Engineer and Sourcing Project Leader, you direct and coordinate all activities on a given project, beginning with contract signature and following through process/equipment design, vendor selection, fabrication, shipment, installation, and startup.

The PM is a passionate advocate for quality and safety across every aspect of the project, and ensures that the team delivers on commitments while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget. The PM will need to communicate the project status, provide updates on the budget and progress against schedule, while setting and managing client and vendor expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee the delivery of water treatment equipment projects from initiation through completion

Organize how the contract will be executed and define clear project objectives

Develop and maintain realistic plans for scope, budget, schedule, and key milestones

Coordinate the project team so everyone understands priorities, project structure, and their responsibilities

Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to satisfy contractual and technical requirements

Promptly escalate issues or events that could significantly impact cost, schedule, scope, or quality

Monitor progress through regular reviews and internal reports, adjusting plans as needed

Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks and opportunities

Oversee project changes and support claims management where required

Actively participate in technical meetings and project reviews

Collaborate with technical experts and discipline engineers to resolve issues and address critical topics

Maintain and update action plans, ensuring timely closure of actions and adherence to project objectives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field
10 years of experience managing projects which include equipment supply and constructionA valid passport

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or the ability to obtain it within one year

Preferred

Experience managing Engineering and Procurement contracts

Experience in industrial process system design/construction, specifically water treatment in the, chemical, oil & gas, or power markets

Working Conditions:

The role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-20% of the time

Key Characteristics Able to work in a networked and highly flexible role and collaborate with several stakeholders

Skilled communicator who approaches problems analytically and with intellectual rigor

Foundation in engineering principles and knowledge of water treatment design and operation

Able to direct a team of experts and coach individuals as needed to ensure…