PMO Lead Expert

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets. Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. Role Overview: The PMO Lead Expert will report to and support the Directors of Project Management to deliver solar, wind, and BESS projects on schedule and under budget. The lead expert will focus on identifying and managing risks associated with project schedules and budgets, lead efforts to track and reforecast project budgets and provide updates on overall project economics and provide technical support through late-stage development and construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry
Experience leading late-stage development of energy projects including permitting, land and interconnection and supporting project team efforts through construction
Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work productively with limited supervision
Strong interest in renewable energy
Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity
Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with wind and solar power project development preferred

Responsibilities

Key senior project leader overseeing day to day efforts of diverse project teams with a focus on identifying and mitigating cost and schedule risk
Implement and improve project management tools that directly impact and drive business decisions related to the project schedule and budget.
Responsible for the overall creation, tracking, updating, and reporting of project schedules and progress.
Track and coordinate with relevant internal support teams and project analysts to complete monthly project budget reforecasts and update project economics.
Responsible for weekly maintenance and reporting on project progress reports.
Assist technical team members with evaluating change order claims and proposing a path forward with regard to timely responses and settlement
Key leader of the project due diligence process for project financing including technical support as well as tracking and closing open items from investors and independent engineer.
Tracking project lessons learned and compiling and presenting these to internal stakeholders.
Support CAPEX estimates for priority projects