Manager, PA LTIIP Program Management

FirstEnergy • Greensburg, PA

7h

About The Position

This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
The manager LTIIP Program Delivery holds an important role in FirstEnergy Pennsylvania’s growth strategy through owning program management for PA’s Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan (LTIIP) encompassed on billions in distribution reliability investment to benefit customer reliability in the state.
The position is responsible for systematic development, standardization, optimization, implementation, management, and effectiveness tracking for various initiatives included in the LTIIP program. The manager drives innovation by solutioning and implementing new approaches that promote reliability, resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability across FE PA. This requires a deep understanding of the industry, technical knowledge, experience setting a strategic vision and driving matrixed team to deliver, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
This position can be sited at the Greensburg Corporate Center in Greensburg, PA, or the Reading Office in Reading, PA. Other locations in the FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company service territory will be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or related discipline and minimum 7 years related work experience are required. Related work experience includes Largescale Project / Program Management.
• Consideration will be given to non-degreed candidates with over fifteen years of related largescale project management experience.
• Proven leadership skills demonstrating goal-oriented style, communicating a compelling vision, setting clear expectations, measuring performance, and fostering a culture of inclusion and accountability
• Initiative and confidence to intentionally drive toward results while problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others despite continuously changing conditions
• Demonstrated leadership in development and implementation of complex programs, the ability to make or recommend complex strategic decisions and prioritize competing initiatives
• Strong analytical ability to observe, investigate and interpret a given situation for proactive risk identification and development of creative operational solutions seeing past today's challenges to implement new innovative approaches
• Experience leading through change management with consensus building skills
• Knowledge of the electric distribution system, emerging technology landscape and reliability standards
• Experience managing vendors, including identifying and selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
• Demonstrated experience delivering on multiple dynamic responsibilities in a timely manner through maximizing organizational resources, financial decision making and employing logical approaches
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills with emphasis on building rapport with individuals and groups requiring outgoing, poised, and persuasive communication style
• Demonstrated executive presence that inspires confidence and conveys overall credibility as a trusted business advisor
• Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with multiple departments in multiple locations.
• Able to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions
• Able to appropriately manage conflict and work through difficult situations as needed
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook) required with core understanding of applicable technical

Responsibilities

• Being accountable to successfully implement FE PA’s LTIIP investment, providing leadership for scheduling, project management, construction management, program level forecasting, safety, quality and regulatory interface and reporting.
• Systematic development, standardization, optimization, implementation, management, and effectiveness tracking of Program.
• Setting a strategic vision that guides the program's development and implementation. Setting specific goals and objectives, identifying technical requirements, establishing and communicating a workplan and holding accountability to commitments.
• Developing strategic implementation plans that align with the organization's overall goals, objectives, and timelines. Analyzing trends, evaluating new approaches, and assessing potential risks and opportunities to create a strategic plan that maximizes customer benefits.
• Overseeing program's implementation efforts through evaluating and monitoring progress to ensure timelines are met including key performance indicators and variance reporting against plan; identifying, resolving or escalating issues quickly and decisively; identifying and obtaining approval for scope/schedule/resource changes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring well defined expected benefits for each initiative and confirming realization of those benefits.
• Fostering a high degree of collaboration and partnership with strategy, finance and regulatory teams through delivery.
• Managing a team of program managers overseeing specific initiatives included in the LTIIP Program. Could include engineers, analysts, and other professionals reporting directly and indirectly throughout the organization. Providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to ensure the team is working effectively and efficiently. Set clear expectations with accountability to achieve commitments.
• Identifying requirements and partners to support program's goals. Involves researching and evaluating technical capabilities and functionality to determine alignment with program's objectives and budget. Support piloting and developing appropriate technology standards and provide engineering support as needed.
• Coordinating on procurement plans and contract negotiations to ensure the best value for the program investment. Maintaining close partnership with key vendors to ensure material quality and delivery dates meet program needs.
• Ensuring strong change management supporting deployment of new technology and solutions as well as ongoing operation.
• Supporting regulatory program reports, proceedings, and rate filings
• Ensuring the program operates within budgetary constraints and that resources are used efficiently. May include securing incremental funding, allocating resources, weighing scope decisions.
• Serving as point of contact as needed for external stakeholders involved in Program, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry partners. Communicate regularly with stakeholders, provide updates on the program's progress and raise risks and concerns.

Benefits

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager