The Program Manager, Lead manages complex and highly visible programs to achieve strategic and organizational results. This role may supervise others directly or indirectly. The Program Mgr., Lead sees the bigger picture, has the instincts, experience, and relationships necessary to overcome challenges and achieve optimal results in the most complex situations. This person will be Manager of EPRI Technology Transfer (METT) and will have key duties aimed at understanding the many programs to which AEP has subscribed within the EPRI R&D portfolio so that the right internal parties are aware and the most value for AEP's OpCos and customers can be extracted from the research outcomes. This will be approximately 50% of the role. METT responsibilities include coordinating and supporting AEP's internal business leads for each program and serving as primary point of contact for EPRI within AEP. Additionally, this role will support special projects within the T&D Planning organization as needed to support key initiatives, including the Distribution Station Revitalization multi-year program to invest incremental capital in prioritized stations across the system. As Program Manager you will work closely with the Director Transmission Strategy & Grid Development, the Transmission and Distribution Planning teams, Project Mgt, Operating Company teams, and TFS. The Program Manager may also work closely with IT and vendors. The Program Manager will be working to strengthen/expand the capabilities of the Transmission Asset Planning & Renewal team processes and tools in support of department, operating company, and AEP objectives. Plans large complex and highly visible programs independently through the program lifecycle including but not limited to; development of Charter, Scope, Budget, and Schedule. This role builds program teams; leads teams through the program lifecycle; identifies risks; plans mitigation, provides status updates, develops presentations and status reports for Executives, Business Owners, Sponsors and Stakeholders; removes program/program roadblocks and resource constraints; manages budget. Develops relationships and effectively communicates with all levels of the organization including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers. Mentors and guides more junior program managers/team members. This role will also lead or co-lead development of program standards or departmental objectives and may stand in for their manager when needed.