Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager - Project

About Envision

Envision Energy is a world-leading green technology company that provides renewable energy solutions for global enterprises, governments, and institutions. Encompassing three major business sectors - Smart Wind Turbines, Energy Storage, and Green Hydrogen Solutions, Envision Energy collaboratively constructs comprehensive solutions for energy transformation.

Envision Energy has received several accolades for its sustainability performance, including the EcoVadis Gold Medal and the CDP “A-List”. It was also recognized in Fortune's “Change the World” list and ranked among the top 10 smartest companies by the MIT Technology Review.

Today, Envision Energy leverages its global network of R&D and engineering centres across China, the United States, UK, France, Germany, Denmark, etc. to continuously lead global green technology development. Envision Energy joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and committed to achieving the "Business Ambition for 1.5°C" in 2021. It has achieved carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2022 and will achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2028.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to take end-to-end ownership of project delivery across the region. This is a dual leadership and delivery role: you will act as the primary client-facing PM for key projects, while also serving as the escalation point, resource manager, and mentor for other Project Managers within the portfolio.

You will be accountable for project programmes, budgets, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and logistics oversight. You will also drive process adherence and continuous improvement across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Programme Management

• Supervise the end-to-end project management for projects across the UK.
• Develop and manage large-scale project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure project goals are met.
• Act as PM to deliver individual projects, including regular meetings with BOP (remote task leadership).
• Own project programme and delivery accountability from initiation to closure.
• Manage project documentation to ensure it is up-to-date and accessible.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as Customer Relationship Lead for the assigned portfolio.
• Serve as the primary client-facing role for projects under execution.
• Communicate with stakeholders and team members to ensure seamless project execution.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and clients to enhance project outcomes and relationships.

Risk, Compliance & Reporting

• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Monitor and report project progress to management at portfolio and UK region level.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards throughout project lifecycles.
• Be the route of escalation for Project Managers on active projects.
• Promote adherence to processes and procedures across the team.

Resource & Budget Control

• Own resource management, including planning and forecasting across the portfolio.
• Approve tool purchases with full budget accountability.
• Perform approvals in Envision internal system under the internal principle for budget control.
• Oversee logistics – liaison with HQ logistics and manage approvals.

Process Improvement & Team Leadership

• Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and coaching to PMs and other countries team members.
• Represent the Delivery team during pre-contract discussions.

Qualification

Must-have

• 12+ years of project management experience, with at least 7 years at senior or portfolio level.
• Proven experience as primary client-facing PM in a delivery-driven environment.
• Strong track record of managing large-scale project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks and report progress to management.
• Experience with resource planning, forecasting, and budget control.
• Hands-on experience with Maximo (or similar ERP system) for approvals.
• Familiarity with the four-eyes principle financial controls.
• Ability to manage logistics coordination with a central HQ.
• Experience leading project meetings and facilitating decisions with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) – CEFR C1 or equivalent.

Advantage (Nice to have)

• Experience in the UK region market (clients, time zones, business culture).
• Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or APM).
• Background in engineering, infrastructure, or industrial services.
• Experience working with BOP (Balance of Plant) or remote site leadership.
• Previous experience as a PM mentor or team coach.
• Proven track record of continuously improving PM processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or SharePoint for documentation.
• Experience collaborating with external partners, suppliers, and clients for relationship enhancement.