(Project Manager - Project Manager Sr - Project Manager Principal) - Transmission Project Management at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Energy, TransmissionIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements
Three (3) years qualified experience
Two-year as (incomplete in description, but listed as minimum requirement)

Responsibilities

Conduct or assist in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating assigned project activities
Perform coordination and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead project manager or supervisor
Act on behalf of the lead project manager or supervisor during times the project manager or supervisor is unavailable
Develop an understanding of various project management principles and techniques (Waterfall, Agile) and successfully implement these techniques in project management for the organization
Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm
Develop, review and coordinate the project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff
Perform coordination role as assigned to increase awareness in all knowledge areas of project plans
Perform Lead Project Manager role as assigned to increase awareness and build proficiency in all knowledge areas of project plans
Effectively communicate project details and status updates
Lead planning meetings and project/outage updates with supportive role in stakeholder presentations
Provide clear and concise written and oral reports and other communication
Develop working relationships with the project team, plant and operating company staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers
Foster teamwork and seek customer satisfaction
Provide guidance and feedback, to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs
Provide specific guidance in these areas and begins to challenge others at an apprentice level of informed understanding in all project work
Ensure, or assist the lead project manager in ensuring, efficient and timely performance of project work activities
Proficient and effective in assisting the lead project manager and/or delivers similarly when leading intermediate projects on their own
Coach and develop team members on project management skills and techniques
Develop and manage procurement plans for necessary outside resources
Manage, or assist in managing, contracts for outside services, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating competitive bids, selecting vendors, participating in contract negotiations, overseeing vendor performance/quality, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the contract, etc
Conduct or assist in closeout processes, including an analysis of the success of the project with respect to accomplishing the project objectives and realizing project benefits
Develop an understanding of the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementWaterfallAgileProject PlanningSchedulingBudget ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipSafety Process

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Project Manager role?

Key skills include project management principles and techniques (Waterfall, Agile), leadership, coordination, effective communication, and understanding of project plans, schedules, budgets, and safety processes.

What is the company culture like for this role?

The culture emphasizes leadership in a matrix team environment, fostering teamwork, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, stakeholder relationships, and a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.

What makes a strong candidate for this Project Manager position?

Strong candidates demonstrate proficiency in planning, organizing, directing projects, implementing Waterfall and Agile methods, effective communication, building stakeholder relationships, and coaching team members.