Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5B USD in annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420F, the boiling point of liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

Working within the Nikkiso ACD Project Management Department and reporting to the Lead Project Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for full life cycle project management for a variety of customers. The Technical Project Manager ensures project scope is established and resources are properly allocated so that complete customer satisfaction is achieved and project deliverables are met within budget in a timely manner.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD located in Santa Ana, CA.

• Identifies project stakeholders and determines their needs and expectations
• Coordinates all project management activities on assigned projects with focus on managing schedule, budget, and risks and their mitigations
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned project work; monitors work to ensure on‑time release and delivery
• Performs cost accounting and risk/opportunity management
• Ensures extensive regular contact with assigned project clients and equipment vendors is met
• Participates in client/contractor meetings and resolves project management issues
• Ensures project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Ensures effective communication and coordination of project requirements pertaining to assigned projects between all Nikkiso disciplines and all other project participants
• Generates project schedules, project budgets, statement of work, and customer status reports
• Generates project status updates monthly and manages day‑to‑day project communication to clients
• Implements and tracks project budgets and schedules
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Effectively applies methodology and enforces project standards
• Communicates with customers and internal team, revising work plans to meet changing needs and/or requirements

• Must possess exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of project management standards and best practices
• Must possess data management and problem‑solving expertise
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with performance management and ability to evaluate situations quickly and accurately
• Skilled in motivating fellow team members to excel
• Experience resolving conflicts and promoting organizational effectiveness
• Must have change management and customer relations management experience
• Excellent negotiation skills are a must

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply
• Lifting up to 30 lbs. may be…