Senior Project Manager

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc.•Westborough, MA

7d•$135,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc., a subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, provides grid-scale integrated energy storage systems. The Senior Project Manager manages project deliverables for large-scale battery storage systems at customer sites, from design and procurement through installation, commissioning, and closeout. The role defines and manages project scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder relationships, changes, risks, reporting, and contracts. It serves as the primary interface between customers and project stakeholders and works closely with Engineering to ensure installations meet technical specifications and customer contract requirements. The position contributes to North American growth and expansion of the Project Management organization and reports to the Director of Project Management. This remote position requires the employee to be located on the East Coast and entails approximately 30% annual travel. LGES Vertech describes its organization as collaborative and team-oriented, with values of humility, hunger, and intelligence. It offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another technical discipline.
PMP certification or demonstrated competency in managing complex projects.
Proven record of successfully completing complex projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for a customer-facing role.
Collaborative team-player skills and ability to thrive in a matrix organization and work with international stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Professional, proactive, adaptable, results-oriented work ethic.
Ability to demonstrate LG’s values of Humble, Hungry, and Smart.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering degree or background.
Project experience with electrical equipment or in the power, utility, or renewables market.
Knowledge of AEROS features, battery and PCS products and design, applicable codes, and UL/NFPA certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead battery storage system projects from initiation through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
Manage relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, Engineering resources, subcontractors, and suppliers; serve as the project point of contact.
Establish trust with customer counterparts, address customer experience gaps and frustrations, drive projects on customers’ behalf when needed, and handle negotiations independently.
Maintain supplier relationships, understand supplier structures, and work with suppliers and the supply chain team to address quality and logistics issues under supplier agreements and purchase orders.
Conduct project status meetings, track follow-up actions, and report project cost, scope, schedule, and quality to customers and internal management.
Coordinate preparation and submission of manuals, drawings, reports, and other customer-required documentation and deliverables.
Manage contractual requirements, document and recommend contract changes, develop change orders, and recommend strategies for contractual issues and disputes.
Develop and maintain contract compliance understanding, including applicable delivery terms, inspection responsibilities, and subcontractor obligations; work with a team to address gaps.
Manage project financial and schedule controls, including forecast accuracy, vendor and third-party payments, project tracking, revenue tracking, forecasting, and scheduling.
Meet regularly with the project scheduler to keep the P6 schedule updated and support project tracking sheet and revenue tracking duties.
Support technical design and engineering coordination; communicate technical issues, impacts, and next steps in project reports and help engineering groups reach consensus.
Support commissioning coordination, attend daily PODs, and assist the team as needed.
Assess project risks throughout project progress, alert the Portfolio Manager, and propose solutions, including proactive technical and spare-parts planning.
Mentor and guide new project managers and assistant project managers.
Recommend process updates and actively improve execution quality for the project and the wider team.