Project Manager, Wind Operations

About SkySpecs

SkySpecs is simplifying renewable energy asset management by offering purpose-built technologies and services that help our customers deliver industry-leading productivity, efficiency, and returns. Every day we help our customers unlock the power of their data so they can make confident, informed decisions. Our team brings deep industry experience and a willingness to get our hands dirty to first understand and then solve customer problems on the ground.

SkySpecs launched the world’s first completely autonomous blade inspection product in 2016 with a custom-designed drone system. Since then, SkySpecs has inspected over 160,000 wind turbines in over 31 countries, becoming the world leader in understanding the health of turbine blades. Identifying issues with turbine blades is only the first step. In 2019, SkySpecs launched Horizon to be a platform for SkySpecs to offer a multi-layered solution for customers that includes: data collection, wind turbine blade engineering expertise, and a place for all stakeholders to collaborate to manage and analyze massive amounts of data, spot trends, and create plans for high-cost repair campaigns. Since 2021, SkySpecs acquired three companies specializing in wind turbine drivetrain monitoring, financial management and automated turbine data analytics and fleet optimization, further expanding our offering in the market. Ultimately, this will help reduce the cost and risk of operations for the industry.

What will I be getting myself into?

SkySpecs will probably be unlike any place you’ve ever worked. The second you walk in the door (or log in, if you are remote), you will feel the high-energy environment filled with incredibly smart people solving hard problems. SkySpecs values collaboration, multidisciplinary problem solving, and a mantra of ‘under-promise, over-deliver’. SkySpecs is at a critical growth period where there are endless opportunities to make an impact.

As a Project Manager, you will:

Be responsible for managing delivery of inspection services “Delivery”, often involving deployment of a SkySpecs autonomous drone and a field technician to a wind farm.

• Support Project Management function as as directed
• Completes administrative duties such as documentation & paperwork
• Keeps project management tools & software updated daily for project planning, execution and logistics. 
• Generate and distribute reports to the project team, stakeholders and others, as well as function as a general assistant to the management team
• Coordinate, manage and support logistics, scheduling and project execution as directed.
• Track and manage field performance to optimize efficiency for limited deployment resources
• Build & maintain relationships with customers
• Engage with field technicians and ensure proper support is provided for the assigned customer work
• Provide customer focused service
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve operational challenges
•  Manage most aspects of inspections project phases independently, on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversees small department projects or phase(s) of a larger projects (beyond inspections projects), and has responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close)
• Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team

Requirements of the job:

• 1-3 years of experience in operations, logistics, project management, or similar
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Excel or Google sheets
• Entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic, and flexibility. Must be able to handle high-level, long-term planning one moment and switch to fast-paced project execution the next
• Must be comfortable making decisions independently and juggling multiple tasks with critical deadlines
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, planning and communication skills; high attention to detail; consistent follow through; a stellar team player
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and fast, constant changes to “the plan” with the ability to adapt quickly and make it seem effortless
• Must be able to manage competing interests while maintaining a sense of urgency and meet frequent short timelines, goals, and deadlines
• Fluent in English - Multilingual is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Bonus points for:

• Startup or tech experience
• Experience with or understanding of wind energy / renewables
• Customer service experience
• Practical experience utilizing process control, logistics, maintenance / tech support, quality, metrics tracking, or similar systems
• Experience working with international customers and cross-cultural communications
• Associate’s degree or higher in operations, engineering, logistics, project management, or similar
• Experience with or understanding of drones and/or aviation regulations

Perks of the Job:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employer Sponsored Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program available to you and your household
• Retirement Savings Account

This role is based on U.S. Eastern Time. The position may be performed in a hybrid arrangement associated with our Ann Arbor, Michigan office or remotely in the U.S (Eastern or Central time preferred).

Travel: This role requires travel approximately 2% of the time. 

Relocation: This position does not offer financial support for relocation.

Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently located in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States for this employer now and in the future, without the need for visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.