Project Manager Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID NX-432)

Description

Job Description:

The Project Manager will be based in Fremont, CA and will work a hybrid schedule (3 Days onsite, 2 days off-site.) In this role, you will ensure safety protocols are followed on project sites and managing projects from procurement to commissioning while providing technical support and maintaining customer satisfaction. Additionally, responsibilities include overseeing project teams, managing project finances, coordinating logistics, and advocating for customer needs within the company.

Job Description:

• Responsible for your own safety, and shared responsibility for the safety of all NEXTracker staff, contractors, and visitors to your project sites. A good understanding of WHS principles and safety management is required 
• Read, understand, and comply with NEXTracker company policies and procedures as outlined from time to time. 
• Responsible for managing groups of Projects from PO to Commissioning and taking ownership of all aspects of these Projects. 
• Provides technical support for NEXTracker customers, ensuring a best-in-class customer experience and providing product and systems expertise to the customer 
• Develop and maintain technical understanding of PV solar tracking systems and associated tools 
• Ensure a strong customer care experience and be able to effectively communicate resolutions for customer issues 
• Oversee the safety and daily project workflow of the Technical Adviser(s) and 
• Commissioning Teams assigned to the site. 
• Coordinate the ordering of tools for the Projects and ensuring availability of tools and training for the Projects 
• Manage Project P&L including revenue forecasting, invoicing, cash flow and cost management 
• Provide customer field support for installation and quality control, including driving resolution to quality issues by Non-Conformance Report and Construction Deviation Report processes 
• Coordinate and drive the successful on-time delivery of all products needed from PO to delivery, liaising with Design Engineering, Supply, Logistics, freight forwarders and the customers. 
• Establish, measure and report key performance indicators for customer care to drive behavior and performance 
• Play a key role in cross-functional product teams, providing recommendations based on systems integration expertise and customer needs assessment and feedback 
• Supports product development, sales, and marketing as requested 
• Internal customer voice, an advocate for the customer within NEXTracker.

Here is some of what you'll need (required)…

• 3-5 years of PM experience gained in energy, construction, mining, oil & gas fields
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required 
• Strong project management skills and qualifications 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Experience in supply chain procurement and logistics 
• Experience in and talent for dealing with customer support and O&M issues 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities 
• Passion for solar or renewable energy 
• Strong knowledge of PV technology and its applications 
• Hands-on experience with photovoltaic tracking solar systems a plus.

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.