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Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few.Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.The product design and application engineer in Gutor shall work in a multi-national, multi-faceted team of leading engineers and experts. In this role, the engineer can demonstrate one’s skill and experience through exciting development projects, including sustainability projects, new product development/introduction, industrial standard compliance, cost-optimization and design standardization. The engineer will also support assembly, testing, quality and site related troubleshooting, and work closely with all other departments to ensure relevant process and products in Gutor are of excellent quality and in a timely mannerSUMMARY OF JOBThe Customer Project Manager is the primary customer contact person in managing customer projects to ensure projects are delivered within timeline, scope and cost. The Customer Project Manager is also responsible in managing customer communication and act as customer focal point throughout project execution immediately from project transfer stage from Sales department through to the closure of the project. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCustomer Management:Point of contact for Project and Technical Communication with the customer during FATResponsible for customer inspections (PIM/FAT/Packing Inspection)Ensures that Customer requests and questions are answered or transferred to the project team if they cannot be addressed immediatelyTravel for Kick of Meetings (KOM) / progress meetings depending on projects when necessary FAT Execution:Makes sure upfront that the systems are ready for FATPerforms FAT with Client on behalf of Outstation PMsEnsures that Outstation PMs initiate planning of the FAT on timeIdentifies and minimizes non-conformance costs (Punch Items and Re-FAT)Ensures a proper Closing of Punch ItemsSystem Release if all pending Items have been closed3rd party supplier (sub supplier) Management/InspectionsAttends FATs of 3rd party supplies at the supplier Site on behalf of the Outstation teamAttends Meetings and audits of 3rd party supplier if requiredCommunication and Coordination: Ensures targeted and full communication within the project team and with stakeholders on an international basis Establishes key relationships within the factoryListens to others and communicates in an effective mannerProject Execution (Planning, Steering & Controlling):Ensures that Sales initiates the hand over to execution. Participation at Customer Kick Off Meeting and initiates internal project Kick Off Meeting.Handles the planning elements and milestones according Customer Project Process in coordination with the Project Planning, Operation, Engineering & Customer Service teams (when necessary)Identifies and minimizes non-conformance costsLeads and organizes status meetings for a regular project status review with the project team if required. Close cooperation with the assigned Application Design Engineer.Monitors document submission status in cooperation with documentation teams.Ongoing monitoring of project status, early identification of discrepancies and initiating targeted measures/actionPerforms project close review (commercial, lessons learnt, best practice)Ensures a proper handover of the project to the Customer Service departmentFinance Management:Leads the project within the defined budget Has cost and margin responsibility for the project as defined at project startInitiates invoicing according to project progress and follows up payment status Reviews initial project calculation, highlight and clarify discrepanciesParticipate at monthly project control reviews Optimizes project profitabilityReview final project performance Risk-, Opportunity- and Claim Management:Throughout project life cycle, identifies, assesses and monitor all risk factors and opportunities Assesses the contract in terms of claim-relevant significanceWork closely with Legal department for legal adviseDevises suitable strategies for risk mitigation (elimination, reduction)Informs customer, management and project team about scope deviations Identifies and mitigates external claims (defines costs and argumentation, prepares claim and negotiates change order) in close collaboration with purchasing and Sales/Tendering Identifies Opportunities for additional business (define costing, prepares offers and negotiate change order) in close collaboration with purchasing and Sales/Tendering)3rd party supplier (sub supplier) ManagementInvolves purchasing at an early stage of the projectInvolves qualified subcontractors/partners in a timely mannerLeads commercial clarifications with support of purchasing and procurementRigorously monitors the performance of the subcontractors/partners, conducts timely escalation (in the event of qualitative shortfalls and problems in cooperation) and, where there are any discrepancies , initiates timely suitable actionLeadership & Communication: Participates at internal project reviews and management information meetings concerning the project statusEnsures targeted and full communication within the project team and with stakeholders on an international basis Establishes key relationships within the factoryListens to others and communicates in an effective mannerSupports, trains and coaches new team members based on processes KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS – REQUIREDMust possess Degree in Electrical Engineering5 years in the electrical industry5 years of project management experience, in systems / equipment businessStrong communication skills (situational adapted, sensitivity, politeness) Project Management skills (Tools, Methods concerning duties and responsibilities, knowledge of economics in project business) Fluent in English (written and oral)Ability to handle several projects in parallelExperience in the O&G IndustryPERSONAL ATTRIBUTESLeadership Capabilities, e.g. team development, team motivation, coaching, mentoring - Results/Solution Orientation - Motivation and Inspiration - Customer Focus - Decision Making - Organizational and Quality orientationAbility to work in an international and multicultural environmentInitiative to acquire knowledge and skill to continuously improve job performanceGutor is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.