Project Manager I, II or III

Dairyland Power Cooperative•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

The Project Manager may be hired at Level I, II, or III, with responsibilities and scope varying by level. Level I supports smaller-scale or less complex projects, assisting with project management activities and cross-functional teams. Level II independently manages moderately complex projects, leads teams, manages vendors, and refines PMO tools and practices. Level III leads complex projects with significant scope and organizational impact, providing cross-functional leadership and collaborating strategically with senior leadership. The role works primarily indoors but may require field work to coordinate project activities. Field work may involve heat, noise, and mechanical or electrical hazards, and may occasionally require use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Requirements

Level I: Bachelor's degree in project management, business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
Level I: Basic understanding of project management principles and tools.
Level II: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience.
Level II: Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Level III: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience.
Level III: Advanced expertise in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools, such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, OnePlan, and D365.
Ability to work in indoor and field environments.
Ability to occasionally wear personal protective equipment, such as hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred; strongly preferred for the senior level.

Responsibilities

Level I: Assist with project planning, scope development, and resource coordination.
Level I: Support cross-functional teams and manage project documentation.
Level I: Deploy foundational PMO tools and provide basic project health reporting.
Level I: Participate in training initiatives to build project management skills.
Level II: Independently manage moderately complex projects with cross-functional teams.
Level II: Refine project scopes and budgets, and manage vendor relationships.
Level II: Use PMO tools to monitor project health and performance.
Level II: Contribute to PMO process improvement.
Level III: Lead complex projects with significant organizational visibility.
Level III: Collaborate with senior leadership to align project goals with strategy.
Level III: Manage vendor relationships and mitigate risks.
Level III: Mentor junior project managers and enhance PMO capabilities.