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Company Summary Statement

PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania

Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States

And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today

Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D

Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers

PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves

Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.
Overview

Associate Project Manager:

 

The Associate Project Manager position is the single point of accountability for small to routine medium projects supporting capital and maintenance projects (Transmission, Distribution and Substation).

Responsible for the successful delivery of assigned project portfolio

Responsible for supporting for individual program projects or support roles for project managers.

Assignment may also include support of project leaders, project managers, senior project managers in support role to facilitate successful completion of projects.   #LI-Hybrid   #INDPPL

 

 

Project Leader:

 

The Project Leader is the single point of accountability for medium size PPL Electric Utilities transmission and distribution projects and is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of these projects, from development through close out

This position identifies risks and develops mitigation plans to deal with risks should they occur

This position is required to integrate information from various sources into a cohesive, comprehensive and logical project plan

The Project Leader must be capable of managing and influencing a range of subject matter experts and leading teams in executing project plans

Guidance from Senior Project Managers or Project Managers would typically be sought by the Project Leader for complicated projects.  #

Responsibilities

Associate Project Manager:

• Manage a portfolio of projects that include:
• Small maintenance activities (Including but not limited to relay maintenance or equipment upgrades).
• Repetitive routine program type projects (i.e small pole replacement, insulator replacements, equipment
  monitoring, or similar).
• Complexity from low to medium (degree of difficulty, level of risk, contracting strategy, stakeholder
  engagement) duration from several months to several years.
• Assists project leaders and project managers in tasks such as project forecasting, budget analysis,
  scheduling tracking of project activities, material management, outage coordinate, project meeting minutes.
• Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the resources provided based on project requirements.
• Maintains communication with management to escalate risk and ensure smooth running of all assigned tasks and 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 bidding, construction execution, close out and turnover to operations) on assigned project portfolio, which include:
• Effectively applies PPL PM methodology and enforces project standards.
• Develop and manage the project communication plan.
• Managing/facilitating team deliverables delivery (conception design, constructability walkdown, design package, contractor contracts, etc.).
• Manages project to completed requirements for "gated project review" ensuring reviews are completed in accordance with all 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 PPL EU 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.

• May be assigned an Electric Utilities 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.

 

 

Project Leader:

• Fully accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and quality attainment for assigned projects
  

  This includes: 

• Establishing the project plan – scope, key milestones, resources, work breakdown structure, risks and contingencies
  

  Identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, monitoring project status, recognizing trends and project variances, and implementing corrective action.

• Reporting project status, forecasting cash flows and final project cost
• Develop and manage project teams including the integration of various disciplines as necessary
  

  Represent PPL Electric Utilities in a manner that meets the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.

• Plan and manage small to medium size projects from development through closeout
  

  Establish project controls, metrics, and key success indicators
  

  Manage the trade-off between scope, schedule, quality and cost.

• Manage change through all phases of a project
  

  Control expenditures, schedule and quality in executing the project within budget.

• Manage communications including project reports and status meetings with stakeholders
  

  Track and reports progress
  

  Document obstacles, delays and claims.

• Participate in contracting decisions
  

  Identify contract obligations on PPL, develop dispute resolution processes and options, and assist in contract final closure.

• Responsible for all financial aspects of the project including the overall project budget, timely payment of invoices for contracted work, obtaining appropriate authorizations for expenditures and financial closeout activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

 

Associate Project Manager:

• BS or BA degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, construction management
  or a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in industry experience utility.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments with flexibility to quickly adapt to changing
  priorities and to a changing environment.
• Communication skills and ability facilitate verbally and written communication to
  successfully execute tasks within a team environment along with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability towork with employees and management at all levels both within PPL and outside companies.
• Ability to track costs and working within budget and cost controls.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM)
• Familiarity with electric utilities equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of construction methods and field experience
• Customer interface experience.
• Strong written, oral, presentation and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
• Skills in critical path risk assessment and tools.
• Engineering economics skills.
• Skills in schedule and cost risk assessment and management.

 

Project Leader:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis is required
• 3+ years experience involving project management, construction management, project controls, budgeting or team leadership.
• Budget, cost control, reporting and communication skills.
  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Credentials or other Project Management certification by a recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.