Program Management Analyst - Distribution Engineering
About The Position
The Program Management Office (PMO) within Program Delivery oversees a five-year portfolio exceeding two billion dollars in Distribution regulatory and program expenditures. The team ensures accurate tracking and reporting of scope, schedule, budget, and reliability benefits across multiple programs, with potential for further expansion. The PMO seeks a business analyst to enhance program reporting, identify risks, and monitor initiative progress to help drive accountability and collaboration. The preferred reporting location is FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, Ohio. Other locations within the company's service territory will be considered.
Requirements
- Two-to-four-year degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related discipline and minimum 7 years’ related work experience is required.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years’ related work experience is required.
- Relevant work experience includes financial forecasting & analysis, cost flow oversight, expense verification & correction, project management controls, strategic financial planning, or portfolio management.
- Proven experience in program management for measuring success.
- Strong understanding of project management skills and risk identification.
- Possess strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), PowerBI/Toad, CREWS, P6, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management skills are a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data.
- Strong analytical, decision making, planning, and problem-solving skills are necessary
- Able to effectively present complex subject matter to all levels of management
- Be a team player and possess a willingness to collaborate in a team environment and work effectively as a partner across all FE business units.
- Possessing high level of attention to detail
- Questioning attitude to learn and produce results while working across FirstEnergy
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of process improvement and reengineering techniques is preferred
- Regional Operating Company experience related to Line, Substations, Engineering, Work Management, or Business Services is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Developing weekly workstream and monthly leadership reports
- Monitoring and reporting progress against program plans and providing presentations to leadership and other ad-hoc data requests
- Collaborating with Program Managers, Engineering, Construction and Reliability groups to continue to evolve reporting to identify areas for improvement and measure success
- Independently anticipating and meeting internal/external customer needs
- Developing solutions for complex assignments while actively seeking ways to add value within scope of assignments
- Promoting a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines
- Demonstrating the ability to forge effective working relationships and achieving desired results with employees from various levels as well as 3rd party vendors and consultants
- Making sound decisions by evaluating options with consideration for implications and consequences
- Supporting continuous improvement activities across the business unit and FirstEnergy
Benefits
- competitive pay plus incentive compensation
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
