SLA Project Manager

Job description

NESFircroft are working on behalf of a global power technology business actively searching for a SLA Service Project Manager. With a presence in over 90 countries. This business offer products, systems & software solutions to the global energy industry and have been leaders in innovation for over a century. With a customer-base across multiple industries including Energy, Utilities, Industrial and Transportation and almost 40,000 employees, they are committed to providing access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy globally. The Service SLA Project Manager shall take full responsibility for the successful and safe execution of Grid Automation SLA's & Projects to budget and programme.

The Grid Automation Service Business is a growing busy organisation and the successful candidate must be a proven performer in a high pressure, fast turnaround environment and a team player. The successful candidate must display integrity, leadership and good communication skills. The role will be a flexible hybrid working model covering customer sites, home working and office work.

Tasks
The primary role is to take full responsibility for the successful and safe execution of Service Level Agreements and Projects to budget and programme in the Power Grid, Grid Automation Service business serving the UK power utilities sector. Various forms of SLA will require management along with upgrade, refurb and commissioning projects.

This will require the development of a detailed understanding of the scope of work and the commercial, contractual and Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Integrity (QHSEI) requirements and implications for each project. Additional duties are:

To support Tendering in the order pursuit process (helping to develop capture and execution strategy)
Achieve clarity of expectation throughout the demand and supply chain.
Manage changes in the scope (and the associated commercial aspects) driven by client, internally or the supply chain
To work closely with the Engineering Team Lead to ensure resource is allocated correctly.
Establish and motivate the service team (including resources from Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality HSE and Supply Chain)
To work alongside the Sales Manager and Business Development Manager to assist in the growth of the business
Represent the client at all key project delivery meetings i.e. the principal point of contact with the client for projects
Manage the financial and commercial aspects of SLA's and projects including reporting the current and forecast financial status, risks and opportunities, and project cash flows.

Requirements
Essential

Microsoft office proficient, for Excel, Word, Power point
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable
SAP knowledge
Microsoft Project
Recognised PM certification or relevant experience
Proven experience in the engineering project management space 5 Years +

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.