Project Manager Sr. (Workplace/Facilities Services) at American Electric Power

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Energy, Facilities ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field with five (5) years qualified experience; OR
Two-year/Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with seven (7) years of qualified experience
Two (2) years of experience as a PROJECT MANAGER (Grade 7) OR demonstrated equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Manage one or more intermediate or complex projects within a matrix team environment
Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach
Achieve short and long range goals and obtain maximum customer satisfaction
Provide project transparency and develop relationships with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers
Enable and promote team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project activities, becoming proficient in all aspects
Utilize various project management principles and techniques (Waterfall, Agile) and successfully implement them
Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm
Manage, develop, review and coordinate the project/outage plan, schedule, and budget, becoming proficient in all aspects; manage cost and timely reallocation of funding
Effectively communicate project details and status updates; lead planning meetings and project updates including stakeholder presentations; provide clear and concise written and oral reports
Develop and actively manage working relationships with the project team, plant and operating company staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers; foster teamwork and pursue customer satisfaction
Provide specific guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, processes, schedules, and costs; challenge others at a level of informed understanding
Ensure maximum customer satisfaction and effective performance of project work activities on intermediate project level at a minimum
Mentor other project managers and direct/supervise sub-team project managers as assigned
Develop and manage procurement plans for necessary outside resources; manage contracts including RFPs, bid evaluation, vendor selection, negotiations, performance oversight, and contract compliance
Conduct and supervise closeout processes, including analysis of project success against objectives and benefits
Develop understanding of AEP project management organizational standards and assist in managing projects to those standards
Manage programs as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementWaterfallAgileStakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementSchedulingRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipSafety ProcessesFacilities Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Project Manager Sr. position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Project Manager Sr. role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What project management skills are required for this role?

Proficiency in project management principles and techniques such as Waterfall and Agile is required, along with skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder communication, and risk management.

What is the company culture like for this project management team?

The culture emphasizes leadership in a matrix team environment, safety with a Zero Harm focus, continuous improvement, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and mentoring.

What makes a strong candidate for this Project Manager Sr. role?

Strong candidates have experience managing intermediate or complex projects in facilities services, proficiency in Waterfall and Agile, skills in stakeholder communication and budgeting, and the ability to mentor others while prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction.