Program Manager - Technical Systems

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $114,332 to $142,916

JOB SUMMARY:

Scope of Work – Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, other relationships:

This position will be responsible for managing various programs and projects of improvements and new systems developments, while providing relationship management on behalf of Process and Technologies both locally and globally.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership on various programs and projects mainly related to business process automation based on IT solutions (desktop and mobile). Management includes development of scope, project design execution and close out.

• Acts as a liaison between the business and IT to identify and prioritize business requirements related to process automation initiatives which drive efficiencies for the Networks business.

• Leads cross-functional project teams, including global projects. Holds regular program/project status meetings.

• Monitor, generate and report metrics to measure the projects’ benefits.

• Acts as the lead team member with respect to accomplishing day-to-day goals and provides direction and leads decision making. Holds project team members accountable for results.

• Provides linkage to management for decision making outside of day-to-day program/project team activities.

• Provides relationship management for the business area.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or an associate degree with 5 years of project management relevant experience required.

• Proven minimum of 2-year experience on program/product/project management experience.

• Proven experience in project management methodologies, including Agile or Waterfall.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Project, Excel, Power Point and Vizio).

• Proficiency in cost control and budget forecasting.

Other preferred skills and qualifications:

• General knowledge and experience of Electric Operation/Utilities sector.

• Knowledge of Change Management Methodology.

• Project Management Certificate

• Knowledge of 6 sigma Methodology.

• Knowledge of SCRUM Methodology.

• Spanish intermediate

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and an ability to multi-task.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

• Required willingness to travel.                                 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Develop Self & Others

• Empower to Grow

• Collaborate & Share

• Be a role model

• Focus to achieve results

• Be Agile

Benefits:

• Award winning student loan debt repayment program 

• 12% 401(k) Match 

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision and variety of well-being programs

• Tuition Assistance

• Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and internal mobility 

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Generous PTO policy

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Company:

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Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date:

June-25-2025