Transmission Program Manager IV - Asset & Records - Akron FairlawnControl

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position is full-time and on-site in Akron, Ohio. The selected candidate may be offered a lower level within the same job family based on interview results and relevant qualifications. At the Program Manager IV level, the candidate must meet the stated experience requirements and is expected to perform the responsibilities with greater proficiency and independence, with additional responsibilities related to those listed.

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 that produces actionable insights for 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.
• At the Program Manager IV level, ability to perform the listed 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, as well as their operating principles, condition indicators, and technical specifications.
• Experience with asset management software, work management systems, GIS, inspection or condition assessment data, data analytics tools such as Power BI, 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 investment and maintenance recommendations.
• Collaborate with transmission engineering, line services, forestry, regional operations, planning, and project teams on asset lifecycle planning, field execution, and program alignment.
• Provide program status updates on scope, budget, and schedule progress, and identify issues requiring management involvement.
• Prepare and present reports on transmission line asset condition, inventories, risk rankings, lifecycle planning, and program recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in and collaborate with industry groups such as EPRI and NATF to 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 commitment to FirstEnergy Values and Behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus 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