Project Manager (US)

JOB DETAILS

Project Manager (US)

SALARY 

A competitive remuneration package is available, based on quality and range of experience. 

ABOUT ZENOBE 

Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.

We’re building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. We’ve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.

Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,000 electric vehicles worldwide. In our first five years we have raised nearly £1.8 billion in funding and have expanded into other markets such as the US. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of the continuous scale up of our business, we are looking for a driven and diligent Project Manager to support the growth of the EV charging infrastructure segment. The candidate will bring an understanding of project management and controls practices including planning, budget control, stakeholder management, and risk management. The candidate will be working as part of a core project delivery team and reporting into the Head of Delivery. The candidate will be supporting roll-out of electrification of various fleet use cases. It will be required to hit the ground running and be comfortable operating at a rapid pace, working across various teams within the business to support the successful delivery of projects. We are looking for accountable, collaborative, empathetic team members who are interested in contributing to the continued growth and success of our business.

A BIT ABOUT THE DAY TO DAY 

• Support and own project control requirements, working alongside the Delivery and Technical Sales teams to ensure the project schedule, budget, risk and change are being appropriately managed and reported
• Schedule regular meetings, record minutes and track key decisions / actions (e.g. assigned tasks and next steps)
• Support the Delivery team in the assignment of project team actions, setting projected timelines, goals and ensuring overall project compliance
• Coordinate and support the completion of internal and external stakeholder actions in accordance with the allocated timeframes
• Support risk analysis / reviews and manage project risk registers
• Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders such as memorandums, and presentations
• Support procurement activities by coordinating purchase orders, receipt of goods and services, collaborating with internal teams and supporting the Delivery team in tracking and ensuring payment of invoices
• Monitor project progress and support the creation of weekly and monthly project reports
• Coordinate quality controls to ensure deliverables meet project requirements
• Measure and report on project performance
• Support coordination of contractors and suppliers to ensure deliverables are achieved to the proposed cost, quality and project schedule requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve best practices within the Delivery team
• Support and manage document control across the project
• Contribute to company goals to maintain a high-level of health and safety standards
• Contribute to company goals to build & maintain a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

Health and Safety

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero-carbon world. You are part of a ‘team’ and will be supported by a group of experienced professionals that care deeply about the work we do! You should anticipate heavy growth potential within the role as you develop professionally (and personally) as part of the Zenobē team.

We are looking for humble, hungry, smart builders who love being part of a fast-moving team.

Essential competencies:

• A genuine passion in business and our social and environmental mission.
• 3 years’ experience in project management, administration / coordination or similar role supporting project delivery teams / functions
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and MS Project
• Knowledge of the project lifecycle, project stage gate process and project delivery process
• Able to demonstrate stakeholder management experience
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Pragmatic, proactive and solution driven
• Ability to work under pressure with several tasks running simultaneously
• Ability to be flexible with working locations which will be a combination of working from home, an office and occasional travel to project sites to attend key project meetings

Desirable but non-essential skills:

• Experience working as part of project teams delivering energy projects, renewable energy projects, and preferably EV charging infrastructure projects
• Project Management qualification such as APM or Prince 2
• Qualification in business administration, engineering, or construction related subject matter
• US Driving License
• Experience using project management software / tools such as PowerBI, Sharepoint, MS Project

OUR BENEFITS 

We have an open, honest and trusting culture here at Zenobe. Apart from the unparallel opportunity to be at the forefront of the Net Zero revolution we are proud of the culture we have built. Here is what we can offer when you join the Zenobe community;

• At Zenobe we all work hard and go the extra mile so it’s important to rest and regenerate with 20 days holiday which increases after 5 years’ service
• 401k Scheme – Up to 4% matching
• Excellent opportunities for personal growth and responsibility plus a training budget
• Up to 25% performance related bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance/ Reimbursement Plan
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Zenobe is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership pregnancy /maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, political beliefs and sexual orientation. Our culture values meritocracy, openness, fairness, and transparency.