Work at Aikido
At Aikido Technologies, we know that people are our most important asset. People drive innovation. People create products. When we work together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of gender, age, sexuality, class, religion, politics, or ethnicity.
Technical Project Manager (Location: EU/UK preferred)
At Aikido Technologies, we are building a passionate, collaborative and diverse team that dedicated to transforming the floating offshore wind industry and enabling gigawatts of additional renewable electricity to be generated globally. At Aikido, we know that people are our most important asset. People drive innovation. People create products. When we work together, we are greater than the sum of our parts. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of gender, age, sexuality, class, religion, politics, or ethnicity.
Responsibilities
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Provide technical management of floating offshore wind projects with complex teams consisting of in-house engineers, strategic partners, consultants, suppliers and others
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Establish the schedule, cost and resource plans for all projects, and ensure that all projects remain on schedule and on budget
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Ensure technical work is being performed to the highest standard, which is some cases may require intelligently challenging our processes or the methodologies of our clients and suppliers
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Manage relationships and negotiate with suppliers and other stakeholders
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Define and implement the company’s project management philosophy and framework
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Develop a logical and clear method of reporting, including systems to manage the collection and analysis of data in an orderly way
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Carefully manage and report on project status, timelines, and risks
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Support the application for grant funding and the management of grant-funded projects where available and relevant
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Support business development activities, including participation in the development of technical proposals
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Support the company’s understanding of the landscape of competitive and complementary floating offshore wind technologies
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Prioritize safety at all times for all employees and stakeholders and work alongside the rest of the team to maintain a safe work environment
Requirements
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BS in Engineering or relevant field plus 5 years of project management experience (renewable energy, offshore oil & gas or, even better, offshore wind)
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MS in Engineering or relevant field plus 2 years of project management experience (renewable energy, offshore oil & gas or, even better, offshore wind)
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and contracts; experience working with international project teams is a plus
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Experience with classification society/certification body rules, such as those from IEC, ABS, DNV, etc.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple clients and stakeholders simultaneously
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and comfort communicating both internally and externally
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Excellent reporting skills, including producing high-quality written reports and summary presentations, which in many cases will require creating clarity from complexity
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High emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills
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Enjoyment working in a fast-paced, small company with a big mission
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Strong desire to work in floating offshore wind and continuously learn about the industry
Compensation
Aikido is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Recognizing how important its employees are, Aikido provides competitive and holistic compensation packages, including competitive pay, an equity incentive plan, health & dental insurance, unlimited vacation policy, generous sick leave (including mental health days), and more.
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If interested, please use link below to submit resume and CV.
Internships
We are always interested in hearing from recent and current graduates looking to get a foot in the door. If you are in a STEM program or have recently graduated and are looking for a temporary position, please send your resume and cover letter to:
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