WGL - Manager, Project Management

AltaGas•Springfield, VA

About The Position

The Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO) is a people leader responsible for leading a team that implements a portion of the utility’s project and program portfolio within a centralized PMO. The role governs planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise and capital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory, operational, and financial requirements. The PMO Manager works closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Permitting, Accounting, Regulatory Affairs, and Executive Leadership to align the portfolio with strategic and regulatory objectives. The position oversees jurisdictional portfolio implementation, prioritization, and optimization; monitors project and portfolio performance, benefits realization, and capacity; and provides mentoring and leadership to portfolio, program, and project managers. It also oversees project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, financial reporting, and change control. The Manager supports audits, regulatory filings, and rate recovery, resolves cross-functional delivery issues, and advances project management practices while promoting accountability, safety, and execution excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, another related field, or equivalent experience.
5–7 years of progressive project and program management experience.
At least 5 years in a PMO leadership or portfolio management role.
Experience managing large capital programs and enterprise initiatives.
Skills in utility capital project delivery, regulatory and compliance awareness, financial and business acumen, portfolio management, executive communication, stakeholder management, risk management, governance, team leadership, and organizational change.

Nice To Haves

PMP or another certification demonstrating experience is strongly preferred.
Project and program management experience in a utility or regulated infrastructure environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain PMO standards, methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks aligned with utility best practices.
Lead and monitor a team of project managers, ensuring portfolio execution follows governance, stage gates, and approval criteria for capital and enterprise initiatives.
Report on project and program portfolios using project controls, risk management, change management, and quality assurance applications and tools.
Lead jurisdictional portfolio implementation, prioritization, and optimization of capital projects.
Align the project portfolio with strategic plans, rate case commitments, regulatory mandates, and asset management priorities.
Provide leadership and mentoring to portfolio, program, and project managers to support project and program execution.
Monitor portfolio performance, benefits realization, and capacity planning to achieve program objectives.
Ensure projects comply with regulatory requirements, including public utility commission requirements, safety regulations, and environmental mandates.
Support audits, regulatory filings, and reporting related to capital project execution and performance.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Finance to support rate recovery and cost justification.
Oversee project cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and schedule management, including monthly and weekly financial reports.
Ensure project financials are accurate and transparent, including earned value, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
Drive disciplined change control and escalation processes, including supporting and managing change control.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, IT, Supply Chain, and external contractors to ensure integrated project delivery.
Facilitate information sharing and provide clear, actionable reporting to senior leadership.
Resolve cross-functional issues affecting project delivery, including work reprioritization and resource optimization across programs.
Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and advancement of project management maturity.
Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and execution excellence.