Program Coordinator

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.The Program Coordinator is accountable for the annual delivery of assigned non-engineered Routine Work and System Reliability Project (SRP) programs. The role works with Asset Management, C&M Work Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, Finance, and other stakeholders to establish work plans and manage scope, cost, schedule, materials, work orders, and timely closeout.The position also supports the annual Ground Line Inspection program as well as Substation and Relay emergent projects. Assignments may cover one or multiple regions. The Program Coordinator facilitates stakeholder coordination, forecasts and reports monthly performance, and escalates risks that could affect planned, high-priority, emergency, or compliance work.Key Responsibilities• Confirm program scope and develop annual work plans with Asset Management, C&M, Work Management, Transmission Finance, sponsors, and other stakeholders.• Validate estimates, secure funding, plan resources, and establish work orders in accordance with documented initiation and closeout processes.• Assess annual funding needs for emergent and emergency work. Recommend priorities and coordinate work initiation with Technical Support and C&M.• Develop and maintain program management plans for baseline scope, cost, schedule, work order lifecycle, materials, performance measures, reporting, stakeholder engagement, quality, risk, and compliance.• Coordinate planned and unplanned work with C&M, Work Management, Project Management, and execution teams to deliver annual commitments safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.• Monitor program and work order performance throughout the lifecycle. Forecast cost and schedule outcomes, report progress and variances, and initiate corrective action.• Escalate risks and issues that could affect in-service dates, annual results, emergency response, or compliance commitments.• Establish expectations for timely, accurate stakeholder status reporting and maintain tools that support scope, schedule, cost, quality, and monthly business reporting.• Coordinate material identification, forecasting, lead-time planning, and availability with Supply Chain and execution partners.• Verify work order completion, including accurate As-Built CUE documentation, asset placement in service, system closeout, and resolution of ARC failures.• Evaluate processes, reporting, construction methods, and contracting strategies. Implement cost-effective improvements with subject matter experts.• Provide sponsors and leadership with timely information about estimate, cost, schedule, scope, and performance variances.Basic/Required QualificationsAssociate's degree OR HS/GED and 3 plus years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.Additional Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated working knowledge in scheduling and cost controlsWorking knowledge of ARC failure prevention and resolution techniquesPrevious experience with MaximoWorking knowledge of PowerPlanWorking Knowledge of Transmission system and assetsWorking knowledge of contract administrationRecurring Coordination Activities• Lead, facilitate, or provide required input for recurring coordination activities, including:• Biweekly coordination meetings with Project Management.• Biweekly Routine Capital meetings for emergent and non-engineered SRP work.Specific RequirementsWorking knowledge of Maximo including creation of Work orders, addition of material and labor compatible units (CU), reconciliation of as-built compatible unit estimate (CUE), invoice approval, funding approvals, and management of material need dates with lead timesAbility to assess status of work plans (cost and schedule) and forecast resultsGeneral knowledge of budgeting processGeneral knowledge of contract administrationKnowledge of Transmission system and assetsKnowledge of ARC failuresExcellent oral and written communication and organizational skills and the ability to function effectively in a diverse support organizationStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build cooperative working relationships across the organization and departmental boundariesExcellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skillsWorking knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerBI, etc.)Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.