Project Manager Sr (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority•Austin, TX

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you like to take on problems and work with a strong team? If you are seeking exciting work and want to enhance the quality of life for the people in your community, this is the job for you! LCRA provides electric generation, transmission, and water services as well as parks access to millions of central Texans. LCRA is looking for a Sr. Project Manager with PMP to join an impactful team driving technology and cyber projects in support of our business units. This position applies in-depth knowledge of standard methodologies and experience in own subject area to provide and improve project delivery. Our ideal candidate takes initiative to solve sophisticated problems, can work independently, and receives minimal guidance You will be trusted to: - At an advanced level, lead business and technology project while keeping vested collaborators informed. - Responsible for the development of scope decomposition, budget, and schedule. - Lead project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting and troubleshooting. - Ensure project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost. - Monitor performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions. - Solve technical and nontechnical problems throughout the life of the project but attempt to proactively resolve problems during the design and planning phases whenever possible. - Supervise and coordinate work performed by internal resources and outside contractors as applicable to project. - Provide timely and accurate information and status updates to project sponsors, end users and management. - Build and maintain project budgets and forecasts and evaluate how project plan changes impact cost and schedule.

Requirements

Nine or more years of experience in project controls, project management or work package management, including two or more years managing projects (including managing scope, schedule and budget) or other relevant experience.
A degree(s) in project management, business, finance, economics, engineering, construction management, math, science, computer science, information technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. From Project Management Institute is highly preferred.
ITIL v4 Foundation Certification
Experience in or with utilities.
Experience with Primavera P6, Peoplesoft Financials, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

At an advanced level, lead business and technology project while keeping vested collaborators informed.
Responsible for the development of scope decomposition, budget, and schedule.
Lead project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting and troubleshooting.
Ensure project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.
Monitor performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
Solve technical and nontechnical problems throughout the life of the project but attempt to proactively resolve problems during the design and planning phases whenever possible.
Supervise and coordinate work performed by internal resources and outside contractors as applicable to project.
Provide timely and accurate information and status updates to project sponsors, end users and management.
Build and maintain project budgets and forecasts and evaluate how project plan changes impact cost and schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
Life and disability insurance
Wellness program including wellness incentive
Extensive learning & development programs

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