- Manage a portfolio of projects that may include: |
* portfolio budget ranging from $1M to $100M |
* project budget ranging from $100k to $100M |
* complexity from low to extreme (degree of difficulty, level of risk, contracting strategy, stakeholder engagement) duration from several months to several years |
- Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office and assigned project management teams. |
- Maintains communication with upper management both within and across organizations to ensure smooth running of all assigned projects Advise leadership about the project portfolio, status, budget, and resource planning for delivering strategic business projects Establish and nurture positive relationships with and customer organizations. |
- Responsible for the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of the project management plan for each assigned project This includes scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resource, issues, risks, change control and contractor management plans Level of detail is driven by project size and complexity. |
- Responsible for all project management activities for assigned portfolio throughout the project life cycle (planning, detailed design, construction, close out and turnover to operations) on assigned project portfolio, which include: |
- Effectively applies PM methodology and enforces project standards. |
- Project team identification and ongoing management. |
- Develop and manage the project communication plan. |
- Managing/facilitating team deliverables delivery (conception design, siting studies, constructability walkdown, design package, contractor contracts, etc.). |
- Manages "gate" reviews and quality assurance procedures. |
- Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope |
Responsible for project changes (scope, budget, and schedule) are managed through the project governance structure that has been implemented by management. |
- Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends, and project variances, and coordinates corrective action. |
- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. |
- Manages project budget Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project Accurately forecasts project cost to complete Manages cash flows and final project cost, variances, and corrective actions. |
- Responsible for the management of project contracts including bid process (working with the Contract Management team), identify upcoming contract obligations, develop dispute resolution options, and assist in contract final closure Oversight on the invoice/payment process and updates/ Q/A to the financial systems. |
- Has expert experience in Project/Program Management and can lead in the coaching and mentoring of team members to help them achieve individual expectations and deliverables Demonstrates the ability to adapt to and lead, change, and coach others in the acceptance and support of change. |
- Support the development and maintenance of Project Management support policies, standards and procedures necessary to produce the deliverables from the team and to work effectively with the other teams Assumes a leadership role in educating the business and technical community on Project and Program management processes and areas of expertise. |
- Take ownership and delivery responsibility for special projects and company initiatives Provide ongoing reconciliation between long-term goals and short-term actions Initiates and implements new technologies, methodologies, process, and procedures that will support PPL's long- and short-term goals. |
- All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive |
- May be assigned an emergency and storm role This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule. |
- The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both Assigned work location may change In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. |
- Performs other duties as assigned |
- Complies with all policies and standards |