Manager Project & Program Management

APS • Surprise, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Project & Program Management is responsible for overseeing the Project and Program Management Department, guiding staff and ensuring the successful execution of projects. This role provides leadership across all phases of project delivery, including planning, siting, permitting, procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting, to guarantee projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Additionally, the manager establishes and implements project execution goals, and fosters team and individual development through effective staffing, training, supervision, coaching, and performance management processes.

Requirements

• A four-year Bachelors degree in engineering, science, finance, business or job related field from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of directly related experience in project management.
• In lieu of bachelors degree, a combination of college coursework and/or experience in project management equaling 12 years.

Nice To Haves

• Utility industry experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills; able to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Adapts to changing environment and shifts priorities while managing a wide-range of projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Three (3) years' experience in supervisor/management positions.
• Extensive project management and process improvement experience and focus.
• Strong understanding of project implementation methodology.
• Experience in directing multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects and maintains project controls to ensure financial performance and risk objectives are met.
• Directs, guides and leads all Project and Program activities to ensure a high level of professional and technical competency, and compliance with specifications, standards and codes. Leads the implementation of Projects and Programs including developing timelines, budgets, contracts, metrics, and reporting. Coordinates project execution activities across all internal business areas and external partners. Provides ongoing project updates to executives, business management and other internal and external stakeholders. Ensures that customers receive effective prompt and courteous service within agreed upon time frames/commitments.
• Selects and develops a high performing team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and developmental opportunities. Performs administrative related duties to ensure effective employee performance, morale, training, evaluation, and development, and compliance with any third-party contracts. Provides a work environment where employees are encouraged to participate and feel free to contribute to the Department's overall goals and objectives.
• Directs the development, performance and administration of partnering and construction contracts, and the preparation of bid-proposals.Ensures adherence to established terms and conditions as well as corporate policies and practices. Ensures an effective safety program is enforced with contract firms, their employees and company employees.
• Prepares, recommends and oversees development of operating budgets. Monitors spending for adherence to budget. Plans, develops and recommends plans to address variances. Identifies, quantifies and manages project risks in a prudent and cost-effective manner. Works with Financial Business Operations (FBO) to report on capital cash flows and O&M budget adherence
• Develops and maintains relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partners, including research firms, vendors, and peer utilities.
• Represents APS on programmatic matters including liaison with public affairs and regulatory on legislation or governmental initiatives, coordinating corporate responses and providing testimony at proceedings as appropriate.
• Performs post-implementation reviews and analysis to assess success of project executions and identifes opportunities for continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees