Program/Project Manager Sr

Program/Project Manager SrDate: Oct 13, 2026Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205Company: CPS EnergyWe are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Pay Grade 17 Deadline to Apply: October 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CTPosition Summary Provides proactive services to project teams, business customers, process management teams, and management with a focus on facilitating effective planning and oversight of projects, establishes collaborative and strong relationships with operational leaders and decision makers throughout the organization to promote the practice of sound project management principles. Responsibilities may include working in various departments. Focuses on tactical aspects of projects through the evaluation of job costs, productivity improvement and process efficiency associated with work performed. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the CPS Energy organization. Participates in strategic team efforts and the development of departmental goals and objectives. Management of project deliverables, including satisfaction of scope requirements, cost/budget adherence, schedule management, risk evaluation and mitigation, and quality management.Tasks and Responsibilities Provides leadership and manages initiatives according to the organization's project methodology. Ensures that projects meet expectations regarding schedule, budget, scope and quality through metrics and benchmarking. Leads multiple, cross-functional projects and initiatives. Develops and submits business cases for projects. Develops solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives. Ensures the integration of sound project management principles and practices into all projects. Oversees projects and coordinates activities of project teams. Performs functions such as project management, program management, strategic planning and/or resource planning and budgeting. Facilitates teams, including team chartering, group problem solving and/or process improvement work. Develops documentation of business processes within applicable divisions. Performs analysis of project data. Generates reports and data. Effectively communicates issues and recommends strategies and tactics. Develops procurement and technical specifications for vendor or contractor services. May coordinate field activities as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Project Management Professional PMP Certified. Experience in leading, planning and implementations of projects. Define project tasks and resource requirements. Assemble and coordinate project staff. Manage Project budgets. Track project deliverables using appropriate tools. Constantly monitor and report on progress of the projects to all stakeholders. Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs. Project evaluations and assessment of results. Ability and desire to coach and mentor individuals and teams to achieve increased competencies and effectiveness levels. Demonstrate and understanding of project management methods, including those published by the Project Management Institute. Exceptional experience in team facilitation, including team chartering, group problem solving or process improvement work. Hands on experience in areas such as project management, program management, strategic planning, resource planning and budgeting. Experience in team facilitation, including team chartering, group problem solving or process improvement work.Preferred Qualifications Exceptional in team facilitation, including team chartering, group problem solving or process improvement work. Exceptional in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.Competencies Demonstrating Initiative Working with Ambiguity Driving for Results Evaluating and Implementing Ideas Driving Continuous Improvement Communicates EffectivelyMinimum Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or related field from accredited university OR Applicable work experience.Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi- functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. Physical Demands Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.