Senior Project Manager- MicroElectronics

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 Tech 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.

This position is remote and can be located anywhere in North America.

The Project Manager (PM) guides a team of engineers and professionals who design, build, and manage complex water treatment projects. In this role, the PM is responsible for the overall success of projects in the Industrial Market portfolio.

Working closely with the Lead Engineer and Sourcing Project Leader, you direct and coordinate all activities on a given project, beginning with contract signature and following through process/equipment design, vendor selection, fabrication, shipment, installation, and startup. The PM is a passionate advocate for quality and safety across every aspect of the project, and ensures that the team delivers on commitments while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget. The PM will need to communicate the project status, provide updates on the budget and progress against schedule, while setting and managing client and vendor expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of water treatment equipment projects from initiation through completion
• Organize how the contract will be executed and define clear project objectives
• Develop and maintain realistic plans for scope, budget, schedule, and key milestones
• Coordinate the project team so everyone understands priorities, project structure, and their responsibilities
• Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to satisfy contractual and technical requirements
• Promptly escalate issues or events that could significantly impact cost, schedule, scope, or quality
• Monitor progress through regular reviews and internal reports, adjusting plans as needed
• Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks and opportunities
• Oversee project changes and support claims management where required
• Actively participate in technical meetings and project reviews
• Collaborate with technical experts and discipline engineers to resolve issues and address critical topics
• Maintain and update action plans, ensuring timely closure of actions and adherence to project objectives.

Education & Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field
• 10 years of experience managing projects which include equipment supply and construction
• A valid passport
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or the ability to obtain it within one year

Preferred

• Experience managing Engineering and Procurement contracts
• Experience in industrial process system design/construction, specifically water treatment in the, chemical, oil & gas, or power markets

Working Conditions:

• The role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-20% of the time

Key Characteristics

• Able to work in a networked and highly flexible role and collaborate with several stakeholders
• Skilled communicator who approaches problems analytically and with intellectual rigor
• Foundation in engineering principles and knowledge of water treatment design and operation
• Able to direct a team of experts and coach individuals as needed to ensure that the project stays on track
• Effective facilitator of project team meetings and deliverables, and as needed able to resolve conflicts within the project team
• Able to handle multiple shifting demands with professionalism and good judgment
• Able to effectively communicate information to varying audiences, including Senior and Executive Leadership in the Veolia organization and within Client organizations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Impeccable planning, organization, and time management skills
• Clear, concise communication and presentation skills
• Team player, with the ability to exercise good judgment under ambiguous or changing conditions

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. We invest in our employees with a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.