Grid Work Portfolio Manager

SRP•Scottsdale, AZ

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grid Work Portfolio Manager is a Program Office professional responsible for assessing, building, and optimizing project portfolios across departments. The role manages SRP’s Grid Project Portfolio across Operational Technology Services (OTS), including non-OTS-driven capital projects that require OTS support. It drives value-based improvements to workload management and provides guidance and structure for project execution, defining and upholding project management standards. The position has no direct reports. The manager oversees portfolio planning and status, construction activities, project controls, reporting, resource coordination, and grid work commissioning as needed. The role collaborates with engineering teams, supervisors, business leaders, project offices, stakeholders, and executive management to align work with organizational objectives and ensure effective project delivery. SRP offers a hybrid workplace; employees whose jobs can be performed remotely and who have sufficient technical capability may telework up to three days per week. Employees must live and work in Arizona.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 11 years may be considered.
Experience establishing and maintaining project governance and escalation processes.
A proven record of collaborating and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Experience in resource management, budget management, and performance monitoring.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines using analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Operational fluency and experience with programs executed from charter through project close.
Bias for action and ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
General understanding of financial modeling, process mapping, change management, schedule creation, and progress reporting.
Strong communication skills, including facilitating open dialogue and welcoming diverse viewpoints.
Ability to collaborate across functions, negotiate consensus, and exercise autonomy in leading initiatives.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.
Must live and work in Arizona.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
A degree in construction, construction management, or engineering is preferred.
Advanced experience with Excel and SQL.
Experience with document control, scheduling, asset management, and project management software.

Responsibilities

Ensure portfolio goals, deliverables, and milestones are defined, communicated, and tracked throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage unplanned work and change orders for existing projects in a cross-functional environment.
Assist the business in preparing new project requests and communicating needs clearly to stakeholders.
Help project teams manage schedule, budget, and resource constraints to deliver the defined scope.
Serve as the central administrator for the Operational Technology Grid Work project portfolio management process once established.
Maintain status for OTS-driven substation and distribution projects across Generation, Transmission, and Distribution facilities, covering transmission and distribution voltages from 500kV to 12.47kV.
Anticipate threats to project tasks and adjust schedules, resources, and budgets using project change-control procedures.
Escalate project issues and roadblocks to management.
Conduct ad-hoc analyses using internal and external data to support strategic decisions.
Maintain relevant databases and records.
Follow company safety programs, training, and policies, and promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
Provide central oversight of day-to-day construction activities.
Review, approve, and communicate internal and external project status reports; present reports to executive management as required.
Collaborate with engineering teams to plan engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules and requirements.
Coordinate and facilitate grid work commissioning teams as needed.
Track field progress for construction-related activities as required.
Work with supervisory teams on staffing to optimize project schedules and resource coverage.
Participate in designing and establishing a Centralized Project Office, aligning project management practices with organizational objectives and timelines.
Support development, implementation, and maintenance of project management methodologies, templates, and tools.
Improve interdepartmental coordination and communication to support effective project completion.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business leaders, and project offices to understand scopes, resolve issues, and align projects with strategic goals.
Work with supervisor teams on resource allocation, demand forecasting, and optimal use of human and technical resources.
Collaborate on cross-functional projects to address complex scheduling challenges.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, and negotiate contingency plans.
Track project performance against metrics, generate regular reports, and provide insights to stakeholders.
Use negotiation principles to support project delivery and adapt communications to build consensus across workplans.
Lead initiatives beyond the department, influence project outcomes, and make informed decisions about project direction, resource allocation, and timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Pension plan at no cost to the employee.
401(k) plan with employer matching.
Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available from the first day.
Over 200 hours of PTO, including vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave.
Parental leave of up to 4 weeks.
Adoption assistance.
Wellness programs, including access to a recreation and fitness facility.
Short- and long-term disability plans.
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs.
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking.
Competitive pay and performance incentives.