Sr Project Manager

PPL-posted 4 months ago
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Remote • Allentown, PA
Utilities
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The Senior Project Manager position is the single point of accountability for a portfolio of large PPL Electric Utilities capital projects (Transmission, Distribution and Substation), that range in value from tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Responsible for supervision oversight of all project management activities throughout the project life cycle including planning, detailed design, construction, close out and turnover to operations on assigned project portfolio. Responsible for leadership and management of an assigned team of project managers, contractors, and associated team project portfolio. Must have a strong leadership approach and the ability to influence a wide range of subject matter experts to accomplish the overall mission of the organization. Must be goal oriented, action-focused, pragmatic, and self-disciplined. In addition, she/he must excel at project planning, organizing, communication, team motivation and delegation.

  • Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office and assigned project management teams.
  • Experience managing project managers and a portfolio of projects that include portfolio budget ranging from $10M to $100M, project budget ranging from $10k to $20M, and complexity from low to extreme.
  • Assesses project management team resource loads, makes and manages appropriate individual assignments.
  • Ensure coverage of all areas of expertise necessary to manage the project portfolio within the area of responsibility.
  • Create and maintain staffing plan to support the current and future work demands and project deliverables.
  • Allocates appropriate resources to ensure that projects, enhancements and support is/are completed within committed time, scope and budget.
  • Maintains communication with upper management both within and across organizations to ensure smooth running of all projects undertaken by team.
  • Advises leadership about the project portfolio, status, budget, and resource planning for delivering strategic business projects.
  • Establish and nurture positive relationships with any applicable regulatory, municipal, or customer organizations.
  • Responsible for the development, execution and ongoing maintenance of the Project Management Plan for each assigned project.
  • Effectively applies PPL PM methodology and enforces project standards.
  • Develop and manage the project communication plan.
  • Managing/facilitating team deliverables such as conceptual design, feasibility studies, constructability walkdown, design package, contractor contracts, and other applicable project milestones.
  • Manages governance 'gate' reviews and quality assurance procedures.
  • Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
  • Responsible to ensure project changes (scope, budget, and schedule) are managed through the project governance structure.
  • Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends and project variances, and establish corrective action.
  • Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
  • Manages project budget, determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
  • Oversight of contractor invoices pertaining to projects/work orders in assigned portfolio.
  • Has significant experience in Project/Program Management and ability to lead in the coaching and mentoring of team members.
  • Support the development and maintenance of Project Management support policies, standards and procedures.
  • Take ownership and delivery responsibility for special projects and company initiatives.
  • May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years in positions with project management and/or construction management responsibilities.
  • Strong supervisory and/or leadership experience.
  • Master of Business Administration or other post graduate business study
  • Clear understanding of project management methodology as outlined by the Project Management Institute's Project Manager Book of Knowledge (PMBOK)
  • Familiarity with electric utility power delivery system (transmission, substation, and distribution) equipment and processes
  • Customer interface experience
  • Strong written, oral and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated initiative
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Engineering economics skills
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