Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job DescriptionWhat you will be doing:
As a Strong Start Project Manager you will be responsible for the project management of ES Services NAM operational mobilization projects as well as complex mobile deployments that require additional coordination and oversight. You will partner with regional teams to act as a bridge between ‘project delivery’ and steady-state operations of new contracts within our business. You will also ensure that our field teams are prepared with the necessary and adequate site documentation to perform the operational tasks at hand, of which you will help to develop and work with other documentation development specialists if needed.
Primary responsibilities of this role include:
Management and coordination with field teams on a project level – ensuring good alignment with both upstream/downstream & regional stakeholders as well as provision of clear project management during the operations startup phase while keeping planning, communication, and follow-through on the forefront.
Development of a clear and tangible list of deliverables for mobilizations of our field teams for the operations and maintenance of water treatment equipment and systems.
Setting and managing due dates of deliverables based upon key project dates and milestones
Leading and managing the overall creation of operational documentation efforts for various projects and mobilizations. Ensuring that needed resources are efficiently aligned to support our site teams in the development of maintenance plans, standard operating procedures and other documentation needs, while also building out a library of templates for the team to draw on over time.
While this role will actively engage in content development efforts, it will also partner with various groups to help facilitate a collaborative effort.
Cultivation of project management acumen within the Expert Operations Center of Excellence (COE) and broader services regional community, through training, coaching & mentorship
Motivation & support of team members - providing performance feedback and guidance
Providing leadership in continuously improving the new operations contract start-up process, identifying current gaps and partnering with peers & regional team members to implement solutions. Examples could include
Helping develop staffing plans consistent with contractual, operational, and safety considerations
Assisting with interviewing candidates for operations staffing
Identifying any job or site specific training beyond the baseline training standards of the company
Assisting with the training of operations staff on site specific items
Collaboration with sales & commercial engineering to understand new contract pipeline and provide support for proposal generation
Other O&M mobilization-related needs identified throughout execution
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate for this role will have demonstrated competency in project management and passion for bringing a community of stakeholders together to get a job completed smoothly & efficiently. This person will also be open minded to change & have a keen eye for how an organization may need to continue to grow & evolve over time to meet the needs of the regions and projects they are supporting.
QualificationsCore Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in engineering, business or other relevant field
Minimum 2 years experience with project management, planning & budget management
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including, mentoring, coaching, presentation skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all technical levels
Experience in leading a team of people to achieve a successful completion in the execution of projects
Useful Skills & Abilities:
Experience with process improvement and change management
Experience working in the water treatment industry
Ability to identify, address, and resolve problems, both technical and situational as they arise
Dynamic, energetic, motivated, positive outlook with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
What will you enjoy from working with us?
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive benefits that include:
Health & Life Insurance
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Additional InformationOther Useful Skills & Abilities:
● Experience in direct sales, customer service, account management, or industry
operations is a plus!
● Proficiency in computer skills, including Google Docs, Google Sheets and
Google Slides
● Inclusive communication and technical (computer) skills will come in handy.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive team, and are committed to continuing to foster a
work environment that celebrates and values diversity. We believe that the diverse perspectives
and experiences brought by our team members contribute to our success and drive innovation.
Come be part of something special - start your journey today!
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.