Sr. Project Manager

Department: Energy

Location: Duluth, GA

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WEG Electric Corp. has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Project ManagerYou will be responsible for the full life-cycle project management of multiple large projects involving motors, drives, generators, controls and protection systems, from the time of the order entry until the installation and final acceptance by the customer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review Purchase Order / Contract requirements.

• Creates orders in the system, generating the requirements to the manufacturing facilities.

• Ensures necessary support is obtained from manufacturing facilities and support areas to meet customer deliveries.

• Serves as the main point of contact for the customer.

• Keeps upper management informed of orders progression and highlights any major concerns or risks, issues or opportunities as they arise.

• Makes customer and vendor visits as required.

• Identifies and monitor any changes to the scope for work.

• Processes change orders and ensures approval from internal areas and the customer.

• Verifies shipping terms, method and details with logistics.

• Initiates invoices with the Finance dept for progress / milestone payments.

• Ensures the Company's commercial and contractual position is not compromised.

• Conducts the Hand-Over process with the sales team.

• Schedules and conducts the Kick-Off meetings (internal and with the customer).

• Creates and maintains the Project Plan.

• Communicates the Project Plan to management and project team members.

• Establishes and agrees on a schedule of activities leading to the completion of the contract with clear milestones, deliverables and acceptance criteria.

• Conducts progress and financial reviews.

• Ensures proper and timely revenue recognition on projects.

• Manages complex power generation and medium voltage drives projects.

• Manages third party vendors.

• Defines project risk response plans.

• Conducts corrective and preventative action plans.

• Travel <20%

Education: (minimum education or equivalent in relevant experience)

• Associate's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline preferred.

• PMP certification is desired.

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of electrical industrial equipment including power electronics and rotating machines and how these work as a system.

• Knowledge of basic industry standards such as; NEMA, IEC, IEEE, UL, etc.

• Solid Microsoft office knowledge is required.

• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.

• Proven capabilities in the Energy industry in roles related to project engineering.

• project sales and/or project management are desired.

• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings & schematics

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

• Proactive attitude and capability to think outside the box

• High-level organizational skills combined with accuracy and attention to detail

Experience

• 7 + years of experience

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.