Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Number of openings: One (1)Mobility: Hybrid; Three (3) days in office, two (2) work from homeProject Manager II (PM-II) position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Manager of Project Management and/or Director of Project Management. PM-II position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.The position is typically assigned a portfolio of “White” or “Green” ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied by an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP).The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. PM-II’s may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.PM-II’s serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.Progression to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.<h2>Required/Basic Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience.</li><li>In lieu of Bachelors degree a high school diploma/GED and 9 years of related experience can be considered.</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Masters degree in Project Management or Business Administration</li><li>Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Associate of Project Management</li><li>Additional Certifications: Utility Technical Certifications/Training, Construction Management Insitute International (CMII) Certification</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Proficient to demonstrate expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving</li><li>Project related work experience; Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong Collaboration, Oversight</li><li>Utility Business Unit Experience as determined by BU ranging from Regulated or Commercial energy services experience</li><li>Construction Management knowledge</li><li>Proficient to Expert in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility</li></ul>Specific RequirementsProject Manager II may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Senior Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management): • Community Relations • Corporate Communications • Construction Management • Development • Engineering • Enterprise Security • Environmental, Health and Safety • Finance • Fuels • Global Risk Management and Insurance • Human Resources • Legal Department • Operations • Quality • Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) • Project Controls • Regulatory and Compliance • Stakeholder Engagement • Supply Chain • Others • Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors • Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors • Regulatory agenciesTravel Requirements15-25%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. <h3> </h3><h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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Project Manager II

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Number of openings: One (1)Mobility: Hybrid; Three (3) days in office, two (2) work from homeProject Manager II (PM-II) position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Manager of Project Management and/or Director of Project Management. PM-II position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.The position is typically assigned a portfolio of “White” or “Green” ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied by an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP).The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. PM-II’s may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.PM-II’s serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.Progression to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.<h2>Required/Basic Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience.</li><li>In lieu of Bachelors degree a high school diploma/GED and 9 years of related experience can be considered.</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Masters degree in Project Management or Business Administration</li><li>Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Associate of Project Management</li><li>Additional Certifications: Utility Technical Certifications/Training, Construction Management Insitute International (CMII) Certification</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Proficient to demonstrate expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving</li><li>Project related work experience; Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong Collaboration, Oversight</li><li>Utility Business Unit Experience as determined by BU ranging from Regulated or Commercial energy services experience</li><li>Construction Management knowledge</li><li>Proficient to Expert in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility</li></ul>Specific RequirementsProject Manager II may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Senior Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management): • Community Relations • Corporate Communications • Construction Management • Development • Engineering • Enterprise Security • Environmental, Health and Safety • Finance • Fuels • Global Risk Management and Insurance • Human Resources • Legal Department • Operations • Quality • Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE) • Project Controls • Regulatory and Compliance • Stakeholder Engagement • Supply Chain • Others • Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors • Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors • Regulatory agenciesTravel Requirements15-25%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. <h3> </h3><h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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