Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Lake Mary, Florida is looking for a Commercial Operations Manager.

SUMMARY

Lead a multi-disciplinary team through the development of winning bid strategies, bid response processes, contract negotiations and contract closing for power generation equipment and EPC consortium offers.  Leverage large capital project contracting expertise and negotiating skills to balance customer needs with organizational risk.  Be comfortable in a role that has high level visibility with company and customer executives and be able to advocate with those executives for positions needed to successfully close a contract.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, review, and understand customer RFQ’s for gas turbines, power trains and EPC projects; act as the primary liaison within the Lake Mary office to Owner and EPC clients for equipment proposals and consortium partnerships.
• Ensure each proposal has a clear winning strategy that considers all aspects of scope, price, performance, service, financing, and fleet opportunities.
• Lead the cost and risk review process and approval processes to successfully fulfill all Company requirements in the preparation and delivery of a proposal.
• Utilize the CRM system to manage and access all customer bid information; maintain the commercial operations opportunities database and provide timely and accurate reports to Senior Management.
• Maintain weekly coordination with the Sales organization and assume responsibility for transfer and dissemination of pertinent deal data among the required internal functions.
• Lead the negotiation of equipment supply and EPC contracts with EPC partners and end-user clients.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Cost Estimating to reduce proposal preparation efforts.
• Manage and maintain prior quote data for effective target pricing and quick turnarounds.
• Coordinate strategies with responsible internal and external suppliers and MPWA senior management.
• Communicate with customers in the Americas to understand new equipment needs during user events, bid meetings and customer visits.
• Communicate with MHI and MPWA management to develop and understand new equipment sales and marketing strategies and needs for the Americas.
• Support the development of new product offerings and company initiatives.
• Travel:  Up to 25% in the US and Canada.
• Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time by the company.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve all objectives within MPWA commercial process compliance with unyielding integrity.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
• Occasional overnight travel by land and/or air.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Protect company confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering preferred from four-year college or university; MBA preferred and at least ten (10) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Highly prefer experience in Power generation, negotiating large CAPEX contracts and large industrial project contracts.

• Contracting Experience:  Experience working on contracts for large capital projects.  Ability to negotiate legal, commercial and technical win-win solutions that balance customer and company needs.  Understanding of typical contracting approaches in the power generation market.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  Fluency in Spanish required; knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent CRM tool (Salesforce, etc.); knowledge of database software; project management software; graphics; technical diagrams; flow charts, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  Frequently required to stand and walk.  Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Hearing and eye protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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