Project Leader

NiSource•Staunton, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will actively drive the implementation of project deliverables defined in a project charter while ensuring the budget, scope, schedule, risk and quality meet specific success criteria. Throughout the life cycle of the project, this role is expected to ensure key stakeholders are informed and engaged, and ensures company and industry standard project management methodologies and tools are utilized. Seeking a Project Leader with a proven track record of several projects implemented within scope, timeline, and cost. The Project Leader will manage the delivery of the end-to end business solution that may include technology, communication / training to the end-users, service delivery for client / advisor calls / service, legal and compliance aspects of the project, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry work experience
Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience or equivalent work experience
Understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
Working knowledge of project management processes such as financial management, schedule management, and scope management
Facilitation skills across organizational levels and via different channels (in-person, remote conference calls)
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written) with employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to influence and work cooperatively with staff and partners within a matrix organization
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project
Working knowledge of organizational change management
Knowledge of utility operations (i.e. gas, electric, construction, engineering)
Knowledge of gas and/or electric standards
Knowledge and understanding of damage prevention strategies at an enterprise level
Knowledge of the damage prevention industry and related processes (i.e. laws, regulations, gas standards)
Understanding of software development lifecycle and related methodologies
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Experience
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Achievement of established project success criteria
Delivery of projects on-time and on-budget
Stakeholder and organizational communications and alignment
Plan, execute, and manage projects related to the reduction of damages for customers, employees, and communities
Collaborate with team members across departments and geographies, and provide subject matter expertise in the field of damage prevention
Leads a qualified team at least two or more full time employees and has the authority to hire, terminate, coach, develop, promote, demote and performance manage members of the team.
Ensure project deliverables are strategically aligned with business objectives and defined for the team and stakeholders
Define, estimate, and schedule project tasks and interdependencies to achieve objectives through a clearly defined project plan / work breakdown structure
Monitor and track project financials, progress (earned value), timeline, risks, issues, and other project elements
Identify project resource requirements and work with Steering Committee / Project Sponsor to ensure resources are available to deliver on project commitments
Adhere to the approved project methodology for project management and maintain project artifacts and records
Identify and track key measures of success for the project
Provide stakeholder communications (Executives and Field) and progress reports that effectively outline the project status, risks, issues, and action plans to ensure project success
Transition project into daily business operations at the end of the project