Project Manager III

Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for multiple, large complex projects or a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project initiation, approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, and risk management. Manage alignment of financial, compliance, safety, customer and operational goals between/among projects and the BU or corporation. Lead the project team to achieve all critical financial, timing, operational, and change management metrics. Ensure effective sourcing, management and engagement of all resources. Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals. Lead requirements gathering and planning process while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution designs that define appropriate project scope, align with corporate strategies, ensure coordination with key initiatives, and assure dependencies are identified and addressed. Define deliverables, success metrics and key milestone schedules. Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis. Ensure successful delivery of committed project benefits and operational metrics in a dynamic/complex environment. Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope/schedule and provide cross-functional tracking as needed. Define and manage a regular status reporting process to monitor progress and resolve risks to goal. Continually identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Function as project controller. Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking. Facilitate RFP and contract management processes. Review actuals versus planned budget throughout project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action. Forecast, schedule, and manage resources, both internal and external. Manage assigned contracts and associated payments/performance requirements. Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost. Provide training and coaching to less experienced project team members. Manage scope change process for large transformational project or best practices for business area in addition to own projects. Identify risks and issues throughout the project and create mitigation strategies/contingency plans. Communicate project status to all levels of the organization. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships up to senior leader level to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation. Requirements Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred. BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10 years' experience in project management and process improvement; project management certification preferred. Demonstrated ability to facilitate, train, lead and influence others, and adapt to change quickly. Experience with providing work direction to diverse/distributed work teams. Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes. Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology. Vendor/contract management experience preferred. Hard Skills project management budgeting forecasting resource planning risk management business case development scope management cost/benefit analysis contract management process improvement Soft Skills leadership communication collaboration training influence adaptability problem-solving stakeholder engagement innovation coaching Certifications & Qualifications project management certification #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor