Optimization Manager, Renewables

Pearce Services•Prior Lake, MN

8d•$80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you! Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com. Your Impact: Pearce is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager, Optimization (Wind) who has deep knowledge and experience in the Renewables industry to join our team. This position will sit in the Innovation and Optimization team. You will play a key role in identifying improvement initiatives, implementing best practices, improving operational workflow, and planning, executing, and delivering successful projects. The perfect candidate will possess an expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executives to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.

Requirements

Must have experience - Renewable Energy
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, GIS, or related field.
3+ years of experience using ESRI products and/or knowledge of software development best practices.
Proven experience as a program manager handling multiple $1M+ projects.
Strong organizational and leadership skills and excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Project Strategy and Implementation:
Identify improvement initiatives that will have an impact on reducing costs or growing top line revenue, with an emphasis on building on our GIS platform
Define the business case by working with key stakeholders, understanding the growth strategy, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop a clear roadmap for execution, including detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
Communication and Collaboration:
Assess program performance and trends, benchmark, and deliver senior leadership presentations that tell the story of impacts and actions in support of organizational objectives
Research findings and trends, secure client stakeholder buy-in, and work with the appropriate client stakeholder teams to implement changes
Build strategic relationships that will assist in identifying high impact initiatives
Project Execution:
Lead and oversee project teams, provide guidance ensuring effective communication and coordination.
Monitor progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), project interdependencies, and adjust plans as needed.
Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
Address stakeholder concerns and maintain positive relationships and open communication channels.
Risk Management and Change Planning:
Plan for change and risks across all projects in the program.
Mitigate risks and adapt to evolving circumstances.
Maintain program documentation.
Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
Conduct regular reviews and assessments.
Evaluate project success and lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.
We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.
Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option.
To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays.
For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.
To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

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