Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2021 and committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896.

With sales of USD 1.5 billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,500 talented people across five continents.

Purpose and Objective:
Landis+Gyr Japan is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager to lead AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) system deployments. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of all stages of customer delivery project management and have demonstrable experience executing multiple complex projects to ensure that contractual deliverables are completed and accepted. The Project Manager is the primary point of contact for our customers. This position will lead deployment of a large-scale AMI projects and is accountable for flawless execution of the project to meet the contracted equipment, technical and services requirements. This includes management of project schedule, technical resources, risks & issues, financial performance, communications, and internal & customer status reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to members of the project team
• Building an effective project delivery team
• Acting as the face of Landis+Gyr to our customers, develop a trusted, collaborative partnership with the customer and project team
• Conduct periodic performance reviews of project team and provide feedback
• Understand contract administration and manage all contractual obligations, performance levels, and service levels
• Initiate, plan, execute, control, & ensure final customer acceptance of assigned projects.
• Coordinate the activities of the team and indirect support resources to produce deliverables agreed upon with executive, program offices and/or functional management
• Drive issues to resolution independently or via other company resources and manage customer expectations appropriately
• Responsible for reporting financial health of projects; budgeting, & forecasting
• Manage a project's scope, schedule, and cost while managing risk
• Ensure all internal stakeholders (Finance, Sales, Operations, Product Management, executive management) are apprised of status, KPIs, issues, and risks
• Perform other tasks or requests as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Level of Education: Minimum 4 year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in relevant area of focus, engineering or information systems preferred, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• PMP Certification Preferred; minimum expectation is that candidate will become PMP certified within 6 months; L+G will reimburse training and certification expense for employees.
• 5 -7 years' experience in technology or project management field, including 3+ years of experience in leading or participating in projects consisting of multi-disciplined project teams
• 3+ years' experience in Utility information systems, advanced metering infrastructure systems, power plant or industrial control systems, information technology systems, or strongly related area
• Electric Utility Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMR/AMI) is preferred
• Understanding of advanced information systems, database systems and communications networks
• Native level Japanese and business English

Accountabilities:

• Thorough knowledge of PMI methodology and standards, and can adhere to company PM procedures and tools/templates/systems
• Strong experience with typical project management tools to ensure assigned project(s) remain on schedule, on budget, and within scope
• Solid understanding and experience working with utilities
• Ability to work within a matrix organization and lead resources that may or may not be dedicated to the project(s)
• Can use influence to ensure indirect resources support the assigned project(s) when required
• Ability to think and react quickly with a large degree of accuracy, confidence, and focus on customer satisfaction
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to make solid decisions confidently and without perfect information
• Experience with deploying technical, complex solutions to customers
• Strong contract management skills and can manage scope and identify issues requiring documented contract change orders
• Understands how to control projects via effective KPIs and risk management
• Possesses P&L and financial knowledge and ability to forecast revenues and expenses
• Strong ability to resolve conflicts and diffuse tense situations with customers
• Through strong organization skills and hard work, ensure all aspects of a project are properly managed and moving toward resolution
• Ability to accept change and respond to setbacks with minimal disruptions
• Communicates with ease up and down an organization, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exhibits behaviors consistent with company values

Education and Experience:

• Level of Education: Minimum 4 year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in relevant area of focus, engineering or information systems preferred, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• PMP Certification Preferred; minimum expectation is that candidate will become PMP certified within 6 months; L+G will reimburse training and certification expense for employees.
• 5 -7 years' experience in technology or project management field, including 3+ years of experience in leading or participating in projects consisting of multi-disciplined project teams
• 3+ years' experience in Utility information systems, advanced metering infrastructure systems, power plant or industrial control systems, information technology systems, or strongly related area
• Electric Utility Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMR/AMI) is preferred
• Understanding of advanced information systems, database systems and communications networks.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified as such.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge and to work in a very dynamic, cross functional and international environment, we are looking forward to meeting you. Click apply now.