PROJECT MANAGER

Overview

You're passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space, but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects.

The pace doesn't scare you; it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.

We feel exactly the same way.

Drive Forward. Introduce yourself to us and let's start a conversation.

The Project Manager will initially report to the Director of Project Development. This position will initially be responsible for helping build Nikola's hydrogen supply and fueling infrastructure .

You will play a key figure in planning, scheduling, organizing, directing, and controlling the program deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Management of project scope
• Communication with Partner's equivalent
• Developing and maintaining the Project Execution Plan
• Onboarding and offboarding personnel resources as required
• Oversite of all project related Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and a successful turn-over to Operations
• Maintaining Project Budget and Schedule
• Monthly status reviews and reporting to Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely-related discipline (MBA or PMP Certification is preferred)
• Excellent planning, collaboration, and facilitation skills to coordinate and leverage capabilities across a highly matrixed organization involving multiple products, channels & functions
• 15 years+ experience in energy or industrial gas industry with 5 years+ experience managing engineering projects over 10M$
• Experience with infrastructure programs - Knowledge or experience with hydrogen production and / or fueling is a preferred.
• Data-driven problem-solving skills, with understanding of problem-solving tools and key performance indicators / metrics
• Ability to plan and manage complex projects crossing over many departmental lines
• Effective communication skills, written and oral, to all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills
• High Energy / Flexible / Adaptable / Dynamic / can-do attitude
• High comfort and confidence level while giving presentations to room of peers and / or stakeholders
• Ability to influence and thrive within a rapidly changing / growing matrix organization
• Current location or relocation to the Phoenix Arizona area
• Ability to travel regionally and internationally 10-20%

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

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EEO Statement

Nikola Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.