Senior Project Manager

Senior PM BESS

Location: Sydney or Melbourne - with regular travel to site

About Phillip Riley Group (PRG)

Phillip Riley Group is a resourcing partner for leading renewable energy projects across Australia. Our team ensures the right people are in the right place, at the right time, to help develop, deliver and manage complex projects and assets in the energy sector, including wind, solar, and transmission projects.

Job Overview:

Our client is a leading BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) integrator that specializes in providing innovative energy solutions to their clients. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future by delivering customized and cost-effective energy storage solutions. They are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join their team in Melbourne or Sydney.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the battery energy storage project from NTP through to successful handover to operations, working in close collaboration with all relevant functional groups.
• Coordinate internal and external functional contributors, contractors, and partners.
• Build and nurture relationships with design and construct partners, equipment providers and other partners through the Project Delivery phase.
• Provide leadership and guidance in project planning to the entire Fluence organisation including collaboration with internal engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and business administration groups.
• Proactively collaborate with customers, suppliers, partners, sales and senior management as necessary to ensure full life cycle project deliverables are met.
• Participate in business improvement projects including documenting and communicating initial project plans and any changes to the plan.
• Achieve as a minimum the time, quality and financial performance targets of the project and proactively implement plans to exceed targets and maintaining and enhancing customer and project team satisfaction.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in an energy sector engineering and/or battery storage related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a project manager with P&L responsibility.
• Superior leadership, collaboration, organising and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable ability working in a high-performance team within a virtual matrixed and global organisation.
• Proven experience in energy sector EPC projects.
• Project Management qualification or certification.
• Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations in the energy sector.
• Market specific and/or domain specific (energy storage) project delivery experience is desirable.

To Apply:

Register your interest by applying with your resume, including a cover letter outlining how you best fit this role. Alternatively, you can email a copy of your resume and cover letter to ****@phillipriley.com.au