Technical Program Manager

Portland General Electric•Rainier, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will oversee and coordinate cross-functional programs supporting Trojan Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) operations and regulatory compliance. The TPM manages programs assigned to subject-matter experts (SMEs) and project managers (PMs), aligns their work to collective goals, and ensures timely, on-budget delivery of projects spanning construction, transmission & distribution (T&D), licensing, process improvement, and security hardware/software. The TPM partners closely with the Controls Analyst to forecast budgets and resource needs and ensures all activities meet applicable regulatory requirements, cost, schedule, and scope.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, communications or fire science from an ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency in a related field or other related field or equivalent experience.
Typically, 5+ years of progressive program/project management experience in heavy industry, energy, nuclear, regulated infrastructure environment or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional programs involving construction, T&D, licensing, and security systems.
Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, resource forecasts, and program schedules
PMP or equivalent program management certification.
Intermediate knowledge of project management science, methodologies and standards.
Intermediate knowledge of and ability to integrate project management knowledge areas, including project scope, quality, time, cost, communication, procurement, human resources and risk management.
Intermediate knowledge of and skill in using software applications such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel spreadsheets and graphing, Access, Visio, Maximo and Power Plant.
Intermediate knowledge of Project Profile system and PGE email system.
Intermediate knowledge of business process reengineering and continuous improvement methods and concepts.
Intermediate knowledge of systems thinking concepts and principles.
Intermediate knowledge of group problem-solving methods and techniques, including problem analysis, nominal group and brainstorming techniques and consensus building.
Intermediate listening skills, including the ability to draw information out and to see things from another’s perspective.
Intermediate skills in writing technical and business requirements.
Advanced communication skills, both written and oral, including negotiation, persuasion and presentation skills.
Working consulting skills
Intermediate decision-making skills
Intermediate enterprise/business awareness skills
Intermediate negotiation skills
Intermediate organization and prioritization skills
Intermediate presentation/facilitation skills
Intermediate team-building skills
Intermediate written and oral communication skills
Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule
Occasional Driving/travel/commute
Occasional driving within service territory
Occasional overnight inside/outside the service territory
Use computer regularly for entire work shift
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and integration of multiple concurrent programs driven by SMEs and PMs to achieve strategic objectives.
Assign, prioritize, and monitor program-level tasks; remove impediments and escalate risks to leadership.
Work with the Controls Analyst to develop and maintain accurate budget forecasts, resource plans, and schedule baselines; track variances and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure program deliverables meet regulatory, safety, and security requirements applicable to spent fuel storage and ISFSI operations.
Manage stakeholder engagement: coordinate between engineering, operations, licensing, security, procurement, contractors, and external regulators.
Oversee scope, schedule, cost, quality, and change control processes for assigned programs; maintain program documentation and reporting.
Conduct risk assessments, prepare mitigation plans, and lead issue resolution across programs.
Support preparation for regulatory inspections, audits, and license amendments; provide required program documentation and evidence.
Mentor and coordinate SMEs/PMs to build consistent program management practices and metrics.