Transmission Program Manager IV - Asset & Records - Akron FairlawnControl -

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is hiring a Transmission Program Manager for Asset Management & Records Control. The role develops and executes transmission line asset management strategies to improve lifecycle performance, reliability, and risk-informed planning across FirstEnergy’s transmission system. It supports long-term asset strategies, condition-based planning, and data-driven recommendations that improve reliability, mitigate operational and financial risks, and align with industry best practices and technical standards.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, Ohio. The selected candidate may be offered a lower level within the same job family based on interview results and relevant qualifications. The Program Manager IV level requires at least seven years of relevant experience and is expected to perform the responsibilities with greater proficiency and independence, with additional related responsibilities. The role may also involve assigned storm duties under the Emergency Plan, including hazard response and dispatch activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, analytics, or a related technical or quantitative field.
• At least seven years of experience in engineering, analytics, program/project management, or leading initiatives related to transmission line asset management or operational improvement for the Program Manager IV level.
• Ability to create robust reports and perform in-depth data analysis to produce actionable insights and support data-driven operational decisions.
• Ability to explain complex technical information clearly to people with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including developing project plans, managing timelines, coordinating resources, and executing projects from initiation through completion.
• Program Manager IV candidates are expected to perform the responsibilities with greater proficiency and independence and take on additional related responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with transmission line assets, including conductors, structures, foundations, insulators, shield wire, hardware, and related components, their operating principles, condition indicators, and technical specifications.
• Experience with asset management software, work management systems, GIS, inspection or condition assessment data, analytics tools such as PowerBI, QlikView, or Tableau, or database programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or manage existing asset management programs for transmission line assets, aligning them with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain transmission line asset management strategies, lifecycle plans, and condition-based replacement or refurbishment recommendations.
• Analyze operational, inspection, condition, failure, and historical asset data to identify risks, prioritize needs, and support optimized investment and maintenance recommendations.
• Collaborate with transmission engineering, line services, forestry, regional operations, planning, and project teams on lifecycle planning, field execution, and program alignment.
• Provide program status on scope, budget, and schedule progress, and identify issues requiring management involvement.
• Prepare and present reports to leadership on asset condition, inventories, risk rankings, lifecycle planning, and program recommendations.
• Participate and collaborate in industry groups such as EPRI and NATF to identify, evaluate, and implement process and methodology improvements through research, benchmarking, and shared project initiatives.
• Maintain collaborative relationships across functions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support Asset Management and Operational Excellence business plans and initiatives as required.
• Support the Emergency Plan through assigned storm duties, including hazard response and dispatch activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to FirstEnergy Values and Behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance program options
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior