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On the Project Development team, the Project Manager takes the project from the origination/solution phase through the budget approval before project execution. During this period of the project, the Development Project Manager will manage the scoping process, the conceptual design activities, preliminary outage planning, and the initial budget approval request. Additionally, the Project Manager monitors project progress, schedules, and budgets with special attention to areas identified as high-risk, oversees the project change management process, and conducts post project reviews and shares lessons learned.\nJOBREQUIREMENTS\nEducational/CertificationRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technologypreferred.\nPECertificationaplus.\nPMPorotherPMCertificationaplus.\nExperience:\nTechnicalExperienceRequirements:\nFor Development Project Manager Role \nFamiliaritywithprojectmanagementprinciplesandtechniquesincludingtheGatedProcess.\nStrongTransmissionexperiencepreferred. ExperienceinProtectionandControlFieldServices,TransmissionOperations,TransmissionDesign(Estimating,Physical,Control,ProtectionandControlApplications,etc.)isstronglydesired.\n\nAbilitytodemonstrateknowledgeofthetransmissionsystem,engineeringprinciples,electricoperatingpractices,constructionpractices,landrequirementsandregulations,budgeting,scheduling,andgeneralbusinesspractices.\n\nStronganalyticalskillstoevaluateprogress,identifyproblemareas,evaluatealternatives,anddetermineviablesolutions.\n\nExperienceanalyzing,projecting,andcontrollingprojectcostsovertime.\nLeadershipExperienceRequirements:\nDemonstratedfocusonSafety.\nDemonstratedexperienceinmultipleleadershipcompetencyareassuchasBusinessAcumen,BusinessExecution,Communication,LeadingPeopleandOrganizations,OrganizationalSavvy,andotherPersonalAttributesofeffectiveleaders.\n\nKnowledge,Skills,and Abilities:\nKnowledgeoftheTransmissionsystem, Customerfocusedwithstronginterpersonalskills\n\nAbilitytoleadteamefforts,identifycriticalpaths,andresolveconflict\nAbilitytobuildandmaintainprofessionalworkingrelationshipswithinternalandexternalclients\nAbilitytoleadprojectsinvolvingmultipleworkgroupsanddepartments\nStrongcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytocommunicateeffectivelyatalllevels,includingexecutives,management,supervision,coveredemployees,contractemployees,businessleaders,andcustomersStrongpresentationskillswithinternalandexternalaudiences\n\nAbilitytoconductfinancialanalysis,managecapitalbudgetsandprovideaccuratebudgetprojections\nExcellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingskills\nAbilitytodevelopandmanagemultipleprojectschedules,workplans,andbudgets\nExperiencewithSTOMP,TEAMS(TransmissionEstimatingandManagementSystem),and/orP6/Primaverapreferred\n\nKnowledgeofcontractadministration\nBehavioralAttribut es:\nModels ethical conduct \nExhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions \nAdaptable to internal and external demands \nAbility to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the Company and external public \nAbility to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas \nAbility to cultivate a team environment for project success \nAttention to detail and following processes and procedures \nEmpowered to speak up and make tough decisions with the awareness to get management involved when necessary and in a timely fashion\nHas strong ability to exercise diplomatic skills when working with customers to deliver on tight timelines, meet deadlines and be thorough enough to still produce a quality product\nWorks very well with their Transmission Analyst. Cohesiveness is key as both rely on each other to be successful. Keen focus on building trust with their Transmission Analyst to represent them in their absence \nEmbrace utilizing technology in their day-to-day activities and functions\nUnderstand that after hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities (DAT), and other unforeseen reasons\nEmbrace being a “go-to” resource as other stakeholders lean heavily on the Project Manager for guidance and direction with Transmission processes, procedures, and work plans\nFoster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES\nEnsuresafetyandqualityaremaintainedat 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