Project Manager I/II

APS•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Strategy & Development group is seeking to add Project Managers I/II to their team. As a Project Manager I or II, you will lead projects that help expand, improve, and maintain transmission systems. Depending on experience and project complexity, you will oversee project planning, execution, budgets, schedules, and team coordination to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure investments that support APS's long-term energy strategy.

Requirements

Experience managing projects and coordinating teams to achieve business and operational objectives.
Strong planning, organization, budgeting, and scheduling skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective communicator who can build relationships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to identify risks, solve problems, and drive projects to successful completion.
Ability to lead teams of five to ten people while fostering accountability and collaboration.
For Project Manager I, experience managing project scopes identified as low complexity, as defined within the APS Project Complexity guidelines and budgets ranging up to $500,000. Project Manager I may support more senior Project Managers on larger projects.
For Project Manager II, experience managing projects with medium complexity as defined within the APS Project Complexity guidelines, across 1 (one) to 2 (two) business units, and budgets ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.
Project Manager I: A four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years job-related project management experience. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling six (6) years.
Project Manager II: A four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years job-related project management experience. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling nine (9) years.
Experience managing multiple small-to-medium size projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies.
General functional/technical knowledge of the business units line of business, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication and people management skills.
Easily adapts to change and uncertainty.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead transmission and construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring objectives, schedules, budgets, and deliverables remain on track.
Partner with engineers, construction teams, business leaders, and other stakeholders to drive project success and resolve challenges.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to safely and efficiently deliver infrastructure projects.
Monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.
Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
Contribute to the successful delivery of projects that strengthen grid reliability and support Arizona's growing energy needs.
Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of moderately scaled projects across one or more departments or business units including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (i.e. scope, schedule, budget).
Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors and management. Obtains all necessary approvals.
Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting.
Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
Oversees schedules and directs team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time.
Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost.
Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, and senior management.