Project Manager

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

About The Position

This role encompasses three levels: Associate Project Manager (APM), Project Leader, and Project Manager. The APM is accountable for small to routine medium projects in Transmission, Distribution, and Substation, supporting capital and maintenance projects, and may assist Project Leaders and Project Managers. The Project Leader is accountable for medium-sized PPL Electric Utilities transmission and distribution projects, managing them from development through closeout, identifying risks, and integrating information into project plans. The Project Manager is accountable for large PPL Electric Utilities capital projects (Transmission, Distribution, and Substation), overseeing all project management activities throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, design, construction, closeout, and turnover to operations. This role requires coordination and influence across various functional leads and subject matter experts, with a focus on goal orientation, action, pragmatism, and self-discipline. Strong skills in project planning, organization, communication, team motivation, and delegation are essential.

Requirements

Associate PM: BS or BA degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, construction management; or a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in industry experience utility.
Ability to prioritize work assignments with flexibility to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to a changing environment.
Communication skills and ability facilitate verbally and written communication to successfully execute tasks within a team environment along with
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with employees and management at all levels both within PPL and outside companies.
Ability to track costs and working within budget and cost controls.
Project Lead: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics or Science
3+ years of experience involving project management, construction management, project controls, budgeting or team leadership.
Budget, cost control, reporting and communication skills.
Project Manager: Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 4 years of project management experience; OR Master's degree with 2 years of project management experience; OR 8 years of specific related experience.
Strong skill set around budgeting, cost control, scheduling, reporting and writing skills experience.
Clear understanding of project management methodology as outlined by the Project Management Institute's Project Manager Book of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Business, Engineering or Science
Project management certification by a recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute
Familiarity with electric utilities equipment and processes
Customer interface experience
Strong written, oral, presentation and organizational skills
Demonstrated initiative and leadership Skills
Skills in critical path risk assessment and tools
Engineering economics skills
Skills in schedule and cost risk assessment and management

Responsibilities

Fully accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and quality attainment for assigned projects.
Establishing the project plan – scope, key milestones, resources, work breakdown structure, risks and contingencies.
Identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, monitoring project status, recognizing trends and project variances, and implementing corrective action.
Reporting project status, forecasting cash flows and final project cost.
Develop and manage project teams including the integration of various disciplines as necessary.
Represent PPL Electric Utilities in a manner that meets the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.
Plan and manage small to medium size projects from development through closeout.
Establish project controls, metrics, and key success indicators.
Manage the trade-off between scope, schedule, quality and cost.
Manage change through all phases of a project.
Control expenditures, schedule and quality in executing the project within budget.
Manage communications including project reports and status meetings with stakeholders.
Track and reports progress.
Document obstacles, delays and claims.
Participate in contracting decisions.
Identify contract obligations on PPL, develop dispute resolution processes and options, and assist in contract final closure.
Responsible for all financial aspects of the project including the overall project budget, timely payment of invoices for contracted work, obtaining appropriate authorizations for expenditures and financial closeout activities.
Manage a portfolio of projects that include: portfolio budget ranging from $1M to $100M, project budget ranging from $100k to $100M, complexity from low to extreme, duration from several months to several years.
Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office and assigned project management teams.
Maintains communication with upper management both within and across organizations to ensure smooth running of all assigned projects.
Advise leadership about the project portfolio, status, budget, and resource planning for delivering strategic business projects.
Establish and nurture positive relationships with and customer organizations.
Responsible for the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of the project management plan for each assigned project.
Responsible for all project management activities for assigned portfolio throughout the project life cycle (planning, detailed design, construction, close out and turnover to operations) on assigned project portfolio.
Effectively applies PPL PM methodology and enforces project standards.
Project team identification and ongoing management.
Develop and manage the project communication plan.
Managing/facilitating team deliverables delivery (conception design, siting studies, constructability walkdown, design package, contractor contracts, etc.).
Manages "gate" reviews and quality assurance procedures.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
Responsible for project changes (scope, budget, and schedule) are managed through the project governance structure that has been implemented by PPL EU management.
Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends, and project variances, and coordinates corrective action.
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Manages project budget. Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
Accurately forecasts project cost to complete. Manages cash flows and final project cost, variances, and corrective actions.
Responsible for the management of project contracts including bid process (working with the Contract Management team), identify upcoming contract obligations, develop dispute resolution options, and assist in contract final closure.
Oversight on the invoice/payment process and updates/ Q/A to the financial systems.
Has expert experience in Project/Program Management and can lead in the coaching and mentoring of team members to help them achieve individual expectations and deliverables.
Demonstrates the ability to adapt to and lead, change, and coach others in the acceptance and support of change.
Support the development and maintenance of Project Management support policies, standards and procedures necessary to produce the deliverables from the team and to work effectively with the other teams.
Assumes a leadership role in educating the business and technical community on Project and Program management processes and areas of expertise.
Take ownership and delivery responsibility for special projects and company initiatives.
Provide ongoing reconciliation between long-term goals and short-term actions.
Initiates and implements new technologies, methodologies, process, and procedures that will support PPL's long- and short-term goals.
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.