Sr Project Manager - T&D Continuous Improvement

Southern California Edison • Pomona, CA

103d • Remote

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at Edison as a Senior Project Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiencies and leading strategic initiatives within our newly formed continuous improvement organization. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with executive and senior leadership, manage high-impact projects, and contribute to the transformation of our electrical grid. If you have a strong background in electrical transmission or distribution project management, excellent leadership skills, and a desire to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! In this role, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Requirements

• Ten or more years of experience in project management

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in electrical transmission and/or distribution, with direct experience in managing field construction projects and understanding of electrical grid systems
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project construction management, or a related field; PMP or Six Sigma credential preferred
• Experience managing continuous improvement (CI) initiatives or OE catalyst projects within T&D, including process optimization, technology integration, and performance tracking
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and report to directors, vice presidents, and senior vice presidents
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to operate at an executive level while being an individual contributor
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) to navigate complex problems and manage individual personalities
• Experience and skill in articulating complex issues and facilitating collaboration across departments

Responsibilities

• Manages activities of one or more large, mid to long-term projects with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and outcomes
• Develops business plans, objectives and initiatives for the organization
• Provides inputs to organizational objectives and policies and ensures delivery of results
• Engages regularly with senior management as a key consultant on critical business issues
• Identifies and manages resolution of major or complex project issues in order to meet goals of the project and maintain timeline and budget for the project
• Implements, establishes, and maintains key strategic metrics that ensure project effectiveness
• Maintains transparent and efficient resource planning and allocation process for ongoing projects within the assigned area of responsibility
• Ensures all on-going project strategies are in compliance with SCE standards, as well as political and regulatory requirements when applicable
• Develops resource and financial requirements from the project plan
• Analyzes and determines regulatory impacts and requirements of the project
• Analyses project portfolio performance and financial reporting, continuously improving reporting using multiple tools and key performance metric tracking
• Facilitates the internal information exchange for key stakeholders by providing project status reports
• Identifies project performance issues, analyzes and addresses them in a timely manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree