About the Role
Pattern is seeking a passionate, purpose-driven Senior Project Manager to lead critical project transitions from Development to Construction (Stage 4) and Construction to Operations (Stage 6). This high-impact role requires a strategic, solutions-oriented leader to drive execution, evaluate performance, and improve project delivery processes.
Responsibilities
- Own the planning, coordination, and execution of RELAY transitions: Stage 4 (Development to Construction) and Stage 6 (Construction to Operations).
- Ensure seamless handoffs, clear accountability, and timely delivery of all required inputs and approvals for transitions.
- Coordinate deliverables across Development, Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment with RELAY process expectations and project timelines.
- Ensure all required documentation, risk assessments, and approvals are complete and accurate ahead of each stage gate review.
- Proactively identify and resolve blockers to maintain momentum.
- Serve as the process owner for transition stages, ensuring adherence to RELAY standards, RASCI roles, and enterprise tools.
- Collaborate with the RELAY SteerCo and functional teams to evaluate transition stage effectiveness and implement improvements.
- Support and empower cross-functional teams by removing obstacles and fostering collaboration.
- Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on transition progress, risks, and decisions.
- Ensure transparency and alignment at every step.
- Set a high bar for project discipline, documentation, and follow-through.
- Bring a calm, focused presence to fast-moving, high-stakes environments.
- Ensure that the lessons learned process is followed and lessons captured are properly triaged, reviewed, and actions are assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager.
- Strong track record of leading large, complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage high-stakes transitions and deliver results under tight timelines and evolving conditions.
- Demonstrated experience working across multiple disciplines (e.g., Development, Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal).
- Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
- Deep understanding of stage-gate or portfolio management processes.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to synthesize complexity, drive alignment, and keep teams focused and accountable.
- A servant leadership mindset committed to enabling others, removing roadblocks, and fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- This is a hands-on role requiring direct contribution.
Skills
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Stakeholder Influence
- Stage-Gate Process Management
- Portfolio Management
- Communication
- Facilitation
- Organization
- Servant Leadership
- Process Improvement
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Certified training in the role
Salary/Compensations
- $118,000 - $160,000 USD
Benefits
- Bonus structure
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Family care benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Bonding leave
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Employee referral bonuses
About the Company
- Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities.
- Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures.
- Our company values include creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude.
- Our culture fosters innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
- Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets.
- We serve various customers providing low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Equal Opportunity
- Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
