Project Manager I

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)•Carmel, IN

6d•$119,000 - $144,000•Onsite

About The Position

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field (required)
8+ years relevant work experience, including 3+ years of project management
Experience leading large technical projects over $1M
Working knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Visio, and Microsoft Suite
Strong communication, problem‑solving, negotiation, and decision‑making skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in software development and infrastructure projects
PMP certification or Master’s degree
Energy industry experience

Responsibilities

Lead large and complex technical projects, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery
Manage project scope, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, risks, and change management
Partner with stakeholders across the business including product, development, legal, vendors, and supply management to achieve key milestones
Develop project plans, estimates, and action steps related to labor, materials, hardware, and software
Provide clear communication on project status, issues, actions, and outcomes
Foster teamwork by coaching and motivating project members, and establishing clear roles and expectations
Identify risks, facilitate mitigation plans, and navigate challenges with sound judgment
Promote and contribute to continuous improvement within project management processes
Ensure proper documentation and maintain all deliverables for auditing
Support portfolio‑level organization for release planning