Project Manager - AZAD

Job Description Summary

This role is based at a critical supplier and is essential to supporting Steam Power Services in meeting growing blade demand and ensuring reliable delivery to customers. The Steam Power Services Project Manager will partner closely with supplier to drive operational improvement and supplier development across key performance areas, including quality, equipment efficiency, on-time delivery, and order portfolio execution in support of Steam Power Services priorities.

This role will lead the development and execution of a focused improvement roadmap, applying continuous improvement principles and structured problem solving to deliver measurable and sustainable results. The successful candidate will work closely with Supplier leadership and with internal partners across Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Order Management to strengthen execution discipline, improve operational performance, and enhance supplier capability to support delivery commitments and portfolio priorities.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Partner with Supplier to develop and execute a continuous improvement roadmap aligned with Steam Power Services priorities and supplier performance expectationsLead and coordinate improvement initiatives focused on quality, equipment performance, delivery reliability, and order portfolio execution supporting Steam Power Services demandApply continuous improvement principles and structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes, improve processes, and deliver sustainable resultsDrive implementation of containment, corrective, and preventive actions to address operational issues, improve supplier performance, and prevent recurrenceSupport supplier development by coaching leaders and teams on daily management, performance tracking, and continuous improvement practicesSupport the rollout and sustainment of visual management and shop floor operating routines to improve execution and accountabilityIdentify operational capability and capacity gaps and support actions to address them in alignment with Steam Power Services demand and order portfolio requirementsPartner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, remove barriers, and ensure timely execution of improvement plans tied to Steam Power Services delivery commitments and portfolio prioritiesSupport Steam Power Services product and process qualification activities at SupplierTrack progress against milestones, key performance indicators, and order portfolio priorities, and provide clear updates to leadership on status, risks, and opportunitiesDrive sustainable improvement in supplier operational performance, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and On-Time Delivery (OTD), to support Steam Power Services executionCoordinate with Order Management and internal stakeholders to improve visibility, execution, and prioritization across the Steam Power Services supplier order portfolio

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge and having 10+ years of experienceSignificant experience in manufacturing improvement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within an industrial or manufacturing environmentDemonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methods to improve quality, delivery, productivity, and overall operational performanceExperience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated experience coaching teams and leaders on structured problem solving, daily management, and continuous improvement practicesExperience working with suppliers or external manufacturing partners, with a strong focus on supplier development and performance improvementStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and drive actions to measurable outcomesStrong communication, facilitation, and influencing skillsAbility to work effectively across functions, teams, and organizational levelsExperience coordinating priorities and execution in support of delivery schedules, customer commitments, or order portfolio demands

Desired Characteristics

Experience in product and process qualificationKnowledge of blade components and blade manufacturing processesExperience improving performance in a supplier or partner manufacturing environmentDemonstrated change leadership in a complex or matrixed organizationFamiliarity with continuous improvement tools such as root cause analysis, standard work, kaizen, and visual managementStrong project management skills, including planning, milestone tracking, stakeholder coordination, and order portfolio follow-throughExperience supporting supplier execution against Steam Power Services demand, production priorities, and delivery commitments

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes