Project Manager
Job Description:
The Project Manager’s goal is to successfully coordinate and deliver on time and under budget on any of Nextracker’s extended service offerings to the highest quality possible.
- This scope of work includes but not limited to the following.
- True Capture project management and commissioning.
- Spare part sales, tool hire, extended warranty, and pricing/quotations.
- Delivery of Operations and Maintenance services and training.
- Coordinate and assist with the delivery of site upgrades, repairs, and remediation activities.
At all times, the Project Manager’s role is to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and positive interaction with the Nextracker team after initial project delivery and throughout the asset’s life.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for your own safety, and shared responsibility for the safety of all Nextpower staff, contractors, and visitors to your project sites. A good understanding of WHS principles and safety management is essential.
- Read, understand, and comply with Nextpower policies and procedures as outlined from time to time.
- Responsible for managing Projects from quotation through to completion and taking ownership of all aspects along the way (Pricing, coordinating logistics, Delivery or work, invoicing and
- closeout).
- Coordinate and drive the successful on-time delivery of all products needed from PO to delivery, liaising with Design Engineering, Supply, Logistics, freight forwarders and the customers.
- Manage Project profit & loss including revenue forecasting, invoicing, cashflow and cost management.
- Provides technical support for NEXTracker customers, ensuring a best-in-class customer experience and providing product and systems expertise to the customer.
- Oversee the safety of any staff engaged to deliver site-based work.
- Play a key role in cross-functional product teams, providing recommendations based on systems integration expertise and customer needs assessment and feedback.
- Supports product development, sales, and marketing as requested.
- Internal customer voice, an advocate for the customer within Nextracker.
- Establish, measure and report key performance indicators for customer care to drive behavior and performance.
- Inspect, troubleshoot and repair Nextracker hardware and document findings.
- Ensure a strong customer care experience and be able to effectively communicate resolutions for customer issues.
Experience, Qualities and Qualifications - Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and/or equivalent experience required.
- Project management qualification or demonstrated project management experience.
- A good understanding of Australian WHS regulations, especially regarding the construction industry.
- Knowledge of industry standard safe systems of work and experience with use of JSA and SWMS documents.
- Excellent interpersonal/customer management service skills.
- Experience in supply chain procurement and logistics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Strong self-starter with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with remote access and VPN technologies.
- Strong knowledge of wireless technologies.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Ethernet networks.
- Proficient in the use of standard business systems (MS Office, MS Project, Outlook etc..)
- Proficient in the safe use of hand tools (Laser levels, torque wrenches, grease guns, Battery drills, air compressors etc..)
- Extensive travel required.
- Australian residency.
Preferred
- Passion for solar or renewable energy.
- Strong knowledge of PV technology and its applications.
- Hands-on experience with photovoltaic tracking solar systems a plus.
- PM experience gained in energy, construction, mining, oil & gas fields.
WHS & Other Competencies
- Construction Industry White Card.
- High risk work license (Forklift) – Highly desired.
- Unrestricted Driver’s License.
- Other training to be provided.
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.