Project Manager Lead

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of designated technical and business projects, to ensure that goals are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Develops, manages and coordinates project plans of different degrees of complexity. Specifies goals, strategy, staffing, work breakdown, scheduling, budget, identification of risks, contingency plans and allotment of resources for each phase of the project. Formulates and defines scope and objectives of project for project personnel.

JOB DUTIES

• Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.

• May provide recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs and projects; impact is generally limited to the project or department.

• Acts as a resource to advise, and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Develops project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allotment of resources for each phase of the project

• Oversee project assignments, work schedules, training, mentoring, and coaching for other employees as assigned by the Manager

• Ensures work assignments of team members are completed in a timely manner and reviews work product of team for accuracy prior to submitting for management approval

• Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks

• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget

• Manages and monitors the work of the team to ensure focus on high‑priority items while promoting teamwork

• Implements metrics to track team performance against schedule expectations and budget

• Prepares project status reports and keeps management, clients, and others informed of project status and related issues

• Obtains project sign‑off of completion through customer satisfaction and acceptance testing

• Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 8 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Required)

• Master's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred)

• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

CERTIFICATION

• PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred)

• PgMP Program Management Professional (Preferred)

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Expected Salary Range:

$123,000 - $170,000