Senior Manager Operational Technologies

The energy transition is vital to our future and here at PSC, we are compelled to make a difference. We are specialist consultants to the energy industry, an independent firm with global operations. Our teams have been tackling the thorniest problems for some of the most prominent industry players for 30 years. We provide critical project consulting support for large energy clients, renewable developers, sustainable energy initiatives, and everything in between. Our vision is to empower people to transform the energy industry so that, together we will power a more sustainable world. We do the right thing, we foster bright ideas, we invest in the future and we celebrate success.

At PSC we want work to enhance your life, not dominate it.

We

• Thrive in a culture where people are our greatest asset and we truly celebrate and value the individual.

• Have an entrepreneurial spirit, love new ideas and are always looking to improve.

• Understand that everyone has a personal life and provide a flexible work environment - you are an adult and we trust you to get the job done.

• Provide amazing growth and leadership opportunities in an autonomous role.

• Are a highly collaborative worldwide team of professionals defining the future of this industry.

• Offer competitive compensation & benefits including BUPA private medical insurance, life insurance and annual income protection.

We encourage our people to continually learn, grow and expand their skills and knowledge. Perhaps you would like to complete a master’s or a PhD but haven’t done so yet. We will reimburse a portion of your course fees, up to a maximum of $5,000.00 a year. We have offices in the US and Canada and we have been working in a distributed fashion for years. We are open to hybrid and remote work, or we can offer you a place in one of our offices if you prefer. At this time we are only able to accept applicants with US or Canada working rights. 

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic leader to join our (OT) Operational Technologies group and lead a team of highly skilled and respected consultants in North America, reporting into our General Manager for OT . We hope to find someone extensive experience in driving teams towards success, someone who thrives under pressure and consistently exceeds client expectations. You will have a deep passion for our vision, inspiring and empowering your team to work towards shared goals. A proven track record of cultivating a positive and credible leadership style, fostering respect among team members, colleagues, and stakeholders, is essential. You will be an expert at relationship management, building strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and key stakeholders to help achieve business objectives. With a strong sense of brand awareness, you will represent PSC with pride, supporting business growth through strategic thinking. You possess the ability to influence and persuade others, formulate winning strategies that ensure business sustainability and profitability. Above all we hire people with high emotional intelligence, capable of managing both themselves and others with empathy, integrity, and a deep commitment to organizational excellence. If you are a leader who exhibits honesty, ethical decision-making, and fosters loyalty and respect, then this is the role for you!

Responsibilities are, but not limited to:

Consulting Services

• Lead and execute projects, client acquisition, business development, integration, and control system deployment.
• Projects Specific systems include SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, MMS.
• Support achievement of business unit revenue, sales and team utilization targets.

• Engage with key contributors within diverse client organizations to ensure PSC services are offered for potential business opportunities.

• Coordinate and deliver complex engineering consulting services and solutions that fall within the service offering.

• Perform project management, program management, and project tracking of assigned projects for their regional team.

• Contribute to weekly/monthly team reporting and year-end performance reports.

• Support annual PSC and Operational Technologies strategy and business planning

• Support the pursuit of PSC Group opportunities and initiatives that require global expertise, as and when requested.

People Management and Development

• Responsible for the overall leadership of their regional team; and

• Build and maintain a high-performance culture through effective recruitment, performance management, communication, training, coaching and development of staff in a manner consistent with PSC’s culture.

Business Development and Customer Acquisition

• Develop and maintain relationships within existing and prospective PSC client organizations for addressable market opportunities that fall within the service offering.

• Developing quality and profitable consulting proposals, collaborating across PSC as appropriate.

• Maintaining sales support tool entries for all sales pipeline opportunities

• Representing PSC in industry forums, working groups, and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) or related field or, comparable professional experience and capability.

• 15+ years of SCADA/EMS/ADMS experience.

• 10+ years of management experience; strong reporting, analytical and relationship management skills.

• Experience working with clients.

• Experience developing project schedules and project management.

• Strong working experience with EMS vendor systems (e.g. GE, Siemens, ABB, Schneider, OSI) and applications.

• Thorough knowledge of SCADA/ADMS/EMS/MMS systems.

• Familiarity with modern industry methods and practices.

We’re also Looking for:

Strategy Formulation

• Ability to influence or persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches.

• Ability to formulate winning strategies which result in the growth, sustainability and profitability of their business.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – in particular, established habits of clear and unambiguous email and technical document writing, and the ability to present an argument/negotiation clearly and concisely.

• Excellent presentation skills to represent PSC in industry forums, working groups and conferences as well as client presentations.

Personal Organization

• Diplomatically astute; able to read situations aptly and exhibit sound judgment.

• Has the ability to organize time to the best advantage of PSC.

• Manages competing demands to maintain a healthy balance between work, family, and community activities.

Governance/Management

• Ability to work with senior team providing professional, accurate, reliable and strategic advice.

• Ability to implement and deliver corporate decisions and policies.

• Understanding and commitment to promoting a workplace, free from discrimination where PSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our amazing people. We are passionate about contributing to a meaningful mission and are proud of our people. If you’ve been searching for a human-centric culture, then perhaps you’ve finally found your match with PSC. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to tell you more.

What We offer

At PSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $164,000 USD to $256,000 USD

You may also be eligible to participate in our profit share program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, 10 scheduled paid holidays, and 10 days of sick leave. Additionally, regular full-time employees accrue up to 15 days of paid vacation. Benefits and perks listed on our careers page vary depending on the nature of employment with PSC and the country's work location. For more on benefits see USA Benefits.

PSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PSC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.