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Form of workGTI Energy is an organization dedicated to advancing the economy-wide transformation needed to deeply decarbonize energy systems while supplying the energy needed to support rising standards of living and economic growth worldwide. GTI Energy embraces a vision for integrated, low-carbon, low-cost energy systems that leverage gases, liquids, efficiency, and infrastructure to meet the urgent challenges presented by climate change and global energy access. With a team that includes some of the nation's top energy scientists, engineers, and thought leaders, we are helping deliver clean and resilient solutions to a growing world. GTI Energy partners with organizations around the globe to operationalize the ambitious aspirations required for the global energy transition.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Manager to join our project management team. This position will contribute to setting strategic direction for the Business Unit and will perform project management functions in collaboration with Business Unit leaders, other Project Managers, Principal Investigators, and various stakeholders for a variety of projects for multiple customers and sponsors.
GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.
So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.
The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday. Periodic domestic travel may be required for several weeks per year during normal work weekdays.
- Monitor the execution of multiple projects to ensure projects are properly resourced, managed, and are meeting customer objectives.
- Think strategically and contribute to the development and maintenance of an Annual Operating Plan that sets the priorities and objectives for the Business Unit.
- Works with Customer Representative, Business Area Leaders, Program Managers and Project Managers to establish priorities and resolve demands for resources.
- Ensures projects are following agreed upon best practices and works with project teams to implement continuous improvement.
- Ensure all reporting requirements are met on a timely basis.
- Monitor risks and mitigation plans for individual projects.
- Manages project status data to keep team members and stakeholders informed of progress, challenges, achievements and benefits realization of the projects.
- Participate in project planning discussions, offering input and insights based on current project factors and requirements.
- Assist with generation of proposals for future projects within the Business Unit.
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and practices, contributing to a secure and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Proven success leading multiple technical projects and multi-sponsor projects effectively and efficiently with ability to meet project milestones and keep internal/external project teams on track.
- Experience with regulated utilities a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for learning and understanding technical concepts.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
- Proficiency in using project management tools and software, such as Primavera, MS Project, Excel, or other relevant applications.
- Organizational skills with an attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic Business Unit management team.
- Passion for contributing to the successful execution of projects and driving project management excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science-related field, preferably from an ABET/EAC-accredited program institution or university
- 7+ years of relevant, professional-level work experience after a B.S.
- 5+ years of relevant experience after an M.S. or PhD.
- Graduate-level research may qualify as relevant work experience
- PMP Certification, not required, but advantageous
GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information.
