Project Manager, Operational Excellence - Dallas, TX

Overview Project Manager, Operational Excellence to join the Solar and BESS operations and maintenance team. Shape the future of energy by driving cross-functional initiatives within the O&M Solar & BESS organization. Responsibilities Coordinate and manage a portfolio of Operational Excellence initiatives across the O&M Solar/BESS team Ensure alignment of project objectives with organizational priorities Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and risk registers Establish project governance structures and facilitate regular project review meetings Track progress of multiple concurrent projects and ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables Monitor action items and ensure accountability across project teams Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new processes and tools Escalate risks, issues, dependencies, and roadblocks to leadership as required Review and provide input on Scopes of Work (SOWs), including scope, services, deliverables, technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and project timelines Act as the primary liaison between O&M, Procurement, Legal, and Contract Management teams through sourcing, contracting, and vendor onboarding processes Collaborate in vendor selection activities, including requirements clarification, proposal evaluations, and stakeholder alignment Proactively monitor sourcing and contracting activities, identifying and escalating roadblocks or delays Support contract amendments, change requests, and scope modifications with proper governance Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, deliverables, timelines, quality standards, and safety requirements Monitor contractor performance, facilitate issue resolution, and ensure timely completion of deliverables Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Engage with the Global team to implement identified best practices across the fleet Provide regular status updates to management and executive stakeholders Prepare executive presentations and business updates as required Measure and report realized benefits, including operational efficiency gains, cost reductions, reliability improvements, and process standardization Qualifications 2+ years of project management experience in industrial operations, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or renewable energy sectors Experience managing cross-functional projects involving technical and operational stakeholders Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously Experience with project governance, KPI development, and executive reporting Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and/or other project portfolio management tools Familiarity with renewable energy operations (Solar & BESS) is highly desirable Understanding of reliability, maintenance, and operational performance metrics Strong organizational and planning skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities Ability to influence without direct authority Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities Results-oriented with a focus on execution and accountability Structured, proactive, and improvement-oriented mindset Comfortable operating in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment Ability to comment on legal documents and agreements 25% travel required (domestic & international) Why join us? Enel North America offers regular full-time employees healthcare, life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement benefits, plus flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development allowance Benefits are effective from day one Additional perks include 401k with employer match, generous PTO, and paid leave programs Opportunity to grow and develop your career with support from senior leaders Be part of a globally recognized brand committed to sustainability Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and the Selection Process Enel North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veterans status, or military service. We comply with applicable laws and maintain a drug-free workplace with pre-employment checks where permitted by law. Accessibility support is available at View email address on click.appcast.io. The selection process includes an introductory interview with the Recruiting team followed by a business-line interview. If qualified, you will receive details on next steps. We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process and will not request money or sensitive information as part of the application process. We value trust, respect, innovation, proactivity, and flexibility. Note : This description is intended to reflect the current role and may be updated as business needs evolve. #J-18808-Ljbffr Enel North America