Project Manager

ERCOT Project Manager

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.

Job Summary

Manages projects in accordance with established project governance. Plans, directs and coordinates activities of assigned projects for designated IT or Business area, to ensure that goals and approved scope are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Develops, manages and coordinates project plans of different degrees of complexity. Manages a detailed work breakdown, resource commitments, budget, risks, and communication for each phase of the project, as required by project governance. Partners with the project Business Owner and Technical Lead on project delivery strategy, providing focus on transparency and project controls.

Job Duties

• Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.

Additional Job Duties

• Under supervision of PMO management, lead multiple low/medium complexity projects from Initiation through Closing.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and budgets.
• Coordinate and direct project team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Provide clear, consistent communication to sponsors, executives, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making, alignment, and conflict resolution across teams.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with PMO standards, methodologies, and governance processes.
• Manage change control processes, ensuring documentation and stakeholder awareness.
• Foster a project culture aligned with ERCOT's core values.
• Oversee vendor delivery and performance, as applicable.
• Support PMO continuous improvement initiatives, as assigned.
• Use AI tools in support of project management functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years related work experience managing projects, product or workstream delivery in excess of degree requirements (Required)
• Working experience at an ISO/RTO, ISO/RTO stakeholder, or Electric Utility environment (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Project and JIRA (Required)
• Proficiency in AI prompt design (Preferred)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Business, Management, Engineering, IT, or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Certification

• CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management and/or working towards a PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred)
• PMP Project Management Professional (Optional)
• Agile and Scrum certifications (Optional)

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:

$93,000 - $127,000