Small-scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project Manager – Competency Grid

Knowledge

Knowledge required for competence

Experience / Qualifications Required

Project management and plan creation, ability to use tools and software.

Courses available as well as online CPD, previous use of software as an alternative.

Project management methodologies.

Practitioner courses available in desired route.

Quality management systems, the standards required of the project(s) and processes in place.

Either through project management qualification or standards/auditing e.g. ISO: 9001

Risks to delivery.

Knowledge of the job lifecycle e.g. supply chain.

Demonstrate knowledge of

Relevant industry parties involved, including other trades.

Work within the solar industry – development route for existing staff? Alternative is to attract project professionals and immerse into the solar industry through site experience, CPD, courses.

Statistical, performance analysis and forecasting.

Previous experience of using data from solar PV systems or another sector.

Industry-specific software.

Experience of bespoke systems or managing those that access and utilise these.

The interrelation of PV systems and Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS).

Experience of solar PV installations that also feature EESS.

Skills

Skills required for competence

Control costs.

Working within strict financial parameters.

Manage time.

Experience of working to and enforcing deadlines where required and supporting in the completion of tasks.

Manage stakeholders.

Experience of informing and reporting to all concerned parties.

Effectively communicate.

Manages relationships and communicates complex information to a variety of audiences.

Able to

Identify responsible parties for work and opportunities to collaborate or draw in others.

Understanding of Subject Matter Experts different skill sets.

Use project software.

Experience of software the ability to work in an existing framework or bring in new methods to the business.

Identify and manage risk identification.

Understanding potential points of failure in a project, ensuring that there are no single points of failure where possible.

Apply continuous improvement approaches, learning from the past and using new and emerging techniques/technologies.

Experience of the review stage of a project and the implementation of new and improved processes.

Report on project status.

Experience of creating reports and identifying the information required dependant on the audience.

BEHAVIOURS

BEHAVIOURS required for competence

Work in a safety-conscious manner putting safety of self and others first and is accountable for their actions.

Work within the regulatory framework while being commercially minded and customer focussed.

Manage time effectively to organise and prioritise tasks.

Maintain currency through CPD.

Will

Work in a multi-disciplinary team including other site services.

Provide customer service and ensure consumers are protected.

Act ethically and support an inclusive culture.

Consider the environment and sustainability.