PMO Technology Manager at American Electric Power

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and related experience)
8 or more years of technology experience
4-6 years of direct supervision experience preferred
Proven expertise in project and program management methodologies (nice to have)
Strong financial acumen with experience managing multimillion dollar IT or business portfolios (nice to have)
Demonstrated success in portfolio governance, risk management, and executive level reporting (nice to have)
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence across all levels of the organization (nice to have)
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into insights for decision making (nice to have)
Background in IT applications, infrastructure, security, or digital transformation preferred (nice to have)

Lead the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring alignment of projects with strategic goals, budget, and timelines
Establish and enforce project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across IT
Drive accurate forecasting and financial discipline across IT; articulate the impacts of project variances to the capital and O&M budgets
Monitor and report on portfolio performance, providing transparency to senior leadership on portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and value delivery
Coordinate resource planning, capacity management, and prioritization of initiatives across cross-functional IT teams
Implement governance processes for intake, approval, and execution of projects, balancing agility with control
Provide coaching and leadership to delivery teams, building organizational capabilities