Senior Project Manager (Hydroelectric Dam Maintenance)

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.Alliant Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Hydroelectric Dam Maintenance) to lead large, complex hydroelectric dam maintenance projects from planning through execution. This hybrid role offers a flexible work location when not at project sites with regular travel to Prairie du Sac and Wisconsin Dells.In this visible leadership role, you will partner with cross-functional teams, contractors, and regulators to deliver critical infrastructure work that supports safe, reliable energy service. If you bring deep project leadership experience in dam maintenance, power generation, or similarly regulated environments, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on essential assets and communities.Relocation assistance and a sign‑on bonus are available to support your transitionJob Summarythe Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, development, administration, risk management, implementation, control, and closure of large-sized projects across multiple business units through the Alliant Energy Strategic Projects organization. This role supports hydroelectric dam maintenance projects, requiring experience with FERC regulations, dam maintenance, and power generation, along with the ability to deliver work inn a regulated environment, maintain thorough project documentation, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.What you will doUnderstands and utilizes the Alliant Energy project management methodologies and processes based on Project Management Institute (PMI) for project delivery in order to achieve scope, schedule, and cost objectives, while effectively managing risks that have the potential to affect project deliverables.Determines specific business needs and deliverables of a project, and utilizing project management tools, establishes and manages the costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and technical objective required to complete the project and meet the expected project outcome.Determines appropriate project resource and staffing skillsets, including determining the level of expertise needed to complete a project while assessing strategies that can be made to reduce the overall project risk factor.Manages applicable project contracts in conjunction with sourcing personnel.Ensures that the work is completed to specifications and is on schedule as specified in the contract.Responsible for development and execution of communication and stakeholder management plans related to projects, including the development and reporting of project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders in an agreed to format, frequency, material content, and audience for the communications.Ensures training needs are met for project team members and users of project.Upon completion of projects, ensures operational teams are properly trained, work orders are closed, all related finance charges are handled, team members are reassigned, documentation is in order, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs.Provides support to and mentors others in the use of organizational change management methodology and business consulting support as needed within the context of program and project management to aid in assurance of achievement of strategic objectives.May be responsible for performing a cost/benefit analysis of the project and ensuring feasibility.Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.Education RequirementsBachelor's degree in civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering - PreferredCertification achievement of a Project Management Professional certification within 12 months of employment is required.Required Experience5 years of experience in project management managing medium to large sized, complex projectKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to analyze and solve problems of a moderate nature and implement an effective solution.Ability to organize large project plans and effectively document accordingly.Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direction.Demonstrated effective leadership and team skills.Ability to develop and apply performance measures.Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.Key SkillsChange Management • Construction Management • Contract Management • Cost Management • Project and Program Management • Project Controls • Project Management Governance • Quality Management • Risk Management • Schedule Management • Stakeholder ManagementOur people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.Pay Range:$145,000-$160,000This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.It's not just what we do; it's how we do it. Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be BoldAlliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.Visa sponsorship not supported.Disclaimer:The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io: Madison, WIType: Full time