Distribution Program Manager - NJ

FirstEnergy•NJ, NJ

3d•$95,500 - $145,500

About The Position

The Distribution Program Manager leads the development, execution, and oversight of distribution capital programs for FirstEnergy’s New Jersey operating companies. The role manages program delivery within approved scope, cost, and schedule, while maintaining alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise strategy. Programs include distribution line projects, substation rebuilds, and similar initiatives. The preferred reporting location is the Morristown General Office in Morristown, New Jersey, although the role may be based at any FirstEnergy location in the New Jersey footprint, subject to space availability. The position leads end-to-end program management, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders and external partners, supports regulatory processes, monitors program performance and benefits, and provides leadership communications. It also supports long-term strategy and the integration of engineering and IT systems, manages vendor engagement and issue resolution, and maintains a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline and at least 4 years of related utility distribution experience; or an associate degree in one of these fields and at least 5 years of related utility distribution experience; or a high school diploma/GED and at least 6 years of related distribution experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 4 years of project management experience or equivalent.
Strong project management skills and ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks.
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Ability to work across multiple departments and geographic locations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general business systems.
Collaborative approach and willingness to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with regulatory environments and/or utility programs.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
Define program scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource plans with cross-functional teams.
Manage execution to deliver programs within approved scope, cost, and schedule and achieve expected business outcomes.
Monitor program performance, identify risks, resolve issues, and manage escalations.
Lead cross-functional stakeholders, including Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, and Strategy, and external partners to support alignment and delivery.
Support regulatory filings, discovery responses, and reporting to commissions and stakeholders.
Track and validate realization of program benefits and business outcomes.
Develop and deliver leadership updates, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and corporate standards.
Support development of long-term strategy and technology standards, and integration of engineering and IT systems.
Manage vendor engagement and support issue resolution as needed.
Develop presentations and communications for leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Travel, including overnight, as required.