Project Manager

The future is now, Willdan is “Envisioning the Future” of clean energy and infrastructure as well as Sustainability through our work with cities, buildings, and transportation.   

Willdan is a national leader in energy, engineering, and software consulting services. Since 1964, we have provided all aspects of municipal and infrastructure engineering, including building and safety, public works, public financing, planning, and construction management services. We help engineers, facility owners, municipalities, and utilities meet their long-term goals and transition communities to clean energy and a sustainable future.

We are actively looking to hire a Project Manager to join our growing organization.

Why Willdan?

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K + employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Summary

The Project Manager will be working directly with various business units to assist in optimizing the business process and driving change across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Service organizations. This position is responsible for the end-to-end planning, development, and implementation of medium to large-sized, moderate to highly complex energy projects. The role will require a high level of collaboration and interaction, strong technical skills, attention to detail and an ability to understand the business and the application of technology to achieve business goals. The Project Manager will be reporting directly to the Technology Services Manager within the Technology Operations group, and will contribute to best practices for implementation, training, and change management.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables and timelines.
• Drive projects to successful conclusions within scope, budget, and schedule to ensure that the business value of the project is achieved.
• Escalate issues and risks and proactively take ownership for resolution.
• Track milestones and deliverables and provide regular status reporting to all levels of stakeholders  (Executives, management, and project team members).
• Drive the process and change management to achieve ROI and business value goals
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience directly managing medium to large complexity projects using formal project management methodology.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proven success managing projects in a matrix environment where influence without direct authority is required.
• Focus on delivering results that achieve business outcomes and lasting relationships, not just following a project process.
• Direct experience managing projects with a blend of in house and external resources (vendors and contractors).
• Ability to align organizational and client goals with a focus on not only meeting project requirements but growing the business while meeting client needs.
• Direct experience with business development and business strategy preferred but not required.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Experienced in technical requirements and facilitating discussions with various stakeholders.
• Energetic, self-confident and persuasive with all levels of audiences.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Statistics or similar field desired but not required. Experience and expertise will be valued higher than formal education.

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