Director of Customer Project Management & Execution

Innio•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Customer Project Management & Execution will lead the Jenbacher Project Management Team for the full INNIO Jenbacher product portfolio, ranging from equipment-only deliveries to complex turnkey projects. This role has full end-to-end accountability for project execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with revenue and contribution margin targets. The Director will partner closely with global headquarters-based expert functions and regional cross-functional teams to build a strong, scalable, and sustainable project execution organization that supports INNIO’s growth in the U.S. This position is based onsite at our Houston, TX facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
Demonstrated experience in the power generation industry, including execution of reciprocating engines or power plant projects, with responsibility for leading large‑scale, complex capital, or infrastructure projects from contract award through handoff
Proven leadership experience managing multi-level teams, cross-functional leaders, and multiple disciplines
Experience with full project financial ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and margin accountability
Strong experience with go-to-market business models involving direct and key account customers
Strong experience interpreting and executing complex commercial contracts
Broad application experience across Jenbacher market segments
Proven experience in risk contingency actions and execution process expertise
Experience leading organizational growth, transformation, or operational scale-up initiatives
Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally
Valid driver’s license and valid passport
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing project and execution teams
In-depth knowledge of project execution strategies and operations within the power generation, reciprocating engine, and energy equipment industry
Strong technical aptitude combined with business acumen to support decision-making, contract execution, and achievement of P&L targets while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements
Ability to confidently lead complex discussions, drive decisions, and represent INNIO with credibility and professionalism in interactions with senior leaders and customers
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time management and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders, external partners, team members, and customers
Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a highly integrated, cross-functional team
Demonstrated ability to present, influence, and build alignment with senior leadership, executive stakeholders, and customers
Ability to work in an office and project or field-based environments as required
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking as needed for meetings, site visits, and project reviews
Visual capability sufficient for reading documents, reviewing technical materials, and performing screen-based work

Responsibilities

Lead the Jenbacher Project Management & Execution Team across all project scopes, from equipment deliveries to full turnkey solutions
Own the full execution chain, including local Balance of Plant (BoP) Engineering, BoP Sourcing, Quality, Site Management, and packager fulfillment
Drive strategies to build and scale a successful and sustainable Project Management & Execution organization in a fast-growing region, in collaboration with HQ-based expert functions
Ensure effective knowledge transfer and training programs to establish efficient and standardized project execution processes
Maintain full end-to-end accountability for project management and execution performance, including delivery of revenue and contribution margin targets
Ensure strong cross-functional coordination of technical and commercial project execution in collaboration with Sales, Execution Finance, Global Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sourcing, and Service teams
Drive risk mitigation actions and claim management activities; lead project reviews and present status updates and reports to INNIO management
Lead and manage consortium partners, BoP sub-suppliers, and U.S.-based packagers for containerized powerhouse solutions, depending on deal structure
Foster cost awareness across the organization to ensure project execution remains within approved budgets
Own payment collection and claim management activities in close cooperation with Finance
Lead revenue operating rhythm, cost planning, and headcount and resource planning in close partnership with Finance
Focus on customer alignment and simplification initiatives to ensure high-quality and efficient order execution
Perform other related duties as assigned to support successful operations and business continuity