Manager Strategy and Scheduling New Generation

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Summary The Manager of Strategy & Scheduling leads portfolio planning, integration, governance and strategic coordination activities for the New Generation portfolio. Partners with project teams, Project Controls, Operations and enterprise stakeholders to align priorities, schedules, dependencies and decision‑making processes. Ensures leadership has a comprehensive and accurate view of portfolio objectives, progress, risk and interdependencies to support effective execution and informed business decisions. Minimum Requirements A four‑year Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or other related discipline from an accredited college or university Plus eight (8) years of experience in engineering, construction, finance and/or project management. In lieu of a Bachelors degree , a combination of college coursework and/or directly related experience in engineering, construction, finance and/or project management 12 years. Three (3) years of experience in supervisory/management positions. Major Accountabilities

1. Support director in project planning and coordination of activities that translate New Generation strategy into integrated priorities, plans, schedules, milestones and measurable outcomes. Partners with project managers, scheduling resources, Project Certainty and cross‑functional teams to align project strategies, dependencies and interrelated work activities in support of objectives.
2. Builds effective partnerships across New Generation, Operations and key enterprise stakeholders and represents Project Controls in cross‑functional planning and project discussions to ensure decisions consider project objectives, scope and schedule impacts, dependencies and business needs and organizational priorities.
3. Maintains source of truth for integrated project schedules and strategic roadmaps. Identifies schedule conflicts, gaps, risks and interdependencies. Facilitates alignment among accountable teams, and recommends actions to support project priorities, risk mitigations and business objectives.
4. Develops and maintains planning processes, governance routines, tools and standards and reporting practices that promote consistency in how project strategies, schedules, assumptions, risks, decisions and progress are developed, managed and communicated.
5. Develops and maintains portfolio‑level metrics, reporting and performance measurement systems. Synthesizes project information into executive updates, portfolio insights and decision‑support materials that provide leadership with an accurate and cohesive view of portfolio priorities, progress, risks and performance.
6. Leads high‑priority strategic initiatives and analyses, including project sequencing, schedule alignment, organizational decision‑making readiness and other factors necessary to support informed business decisions.
7. Develops and leads a high‑performing team through effective staffing, performance management, coaching, mentoring, succession planning and employee development and establishment of performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives.
8. Develops and manages department operating budget, monitors expenditures and implements corrective actions to address variances.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non‑U.S. person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over‑the‑counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job‑related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws. Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in‑person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in‑person at an APS or other (non‑home office) location. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners‑based employees). Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up. Role types are subject to change based on business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr APS (Arizona Public Service)