Project Manager, Kinetic PowerPack (KPP)

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A new opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and hands-on Project Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of mtu Kinetic PowerPack (KPP) engineered power solutions across Asia. This role is critical to ensuring project success from contract award through system commissioning and final customer handover.

The ideal candidate must have prior experience managing mtu Kinetic PowerPack (KPP) or equivalent diesel rotary uninterruptible power supply (DRUPS) projects. This includes overseeing full project lifecycles, technical integration, customer coordination, supplier management, and commissioning processes.

Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs around 9,000 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defense vehicles and for the oil and gas industry as well as diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids.

At , we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer and more competitive power.

Key Accountabilities

Project Leadership and Execution

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the full lifecycle of mtu Kinetic PowerPack (KPP) projects.
• Lead and coordinate all phases of project execution from planning to final delivery.
• Ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Develop and manage project schedules, risk registers, financial tracking, and progress reporting.

Technical Scope Management

• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand system design, particularly the integration of KPP units into site infrastructure.
• Review and validate technical documentation, including system drawings, power schematics, and site installation plans.
• Support factory and site acceptance testing, lead commissioning activities, and manage issue resolution during startup and operational handover.

Stakeholder and Supplier Management

• Coordinate cross-functional resources, including internal engineering, operations, and sales teams.
• Engage directly with suppliers and contractors for local balance-of-plant equipment and services.
• Ensure all stakeholders (internal and external) are aligned to the project goals and timelines.

Customer Engagement and Communication

• Manage customer expectations with regular project updates and milestone reviews.
• Conduct site visits and lead technical discussions with customers and vendors.
• Ensure all documentation, training, and handover materials are complete and delivered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical Engineering with relevant power systems experience will also be considered).
• At least 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing mtu Kinetic PowerPack (KPP) or diesel rotary uninterruptible power supply (DRUPS) projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex engineered systems projects in the power generation or critical infrastructure space.
• Experience working with gensets, high-capacity energy storage systems, or kinetic energy recovery solutions is highly desirable.
• Excellent project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel regionally for project coordination and site activities.
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Why Join US?

We offer excellent opportunities to develop, along with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

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Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

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