Project Manager in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

• Seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Project/Program Manager (Smart Grid & Technology - Smart Grid Programs) who shares our vision of creating potential new value streams for company and our customers.
• The individual will lead project teams through change management/business transformation, business case /capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout.
• Will manage projects consisting of cross-functional teams involving multiple engineering disciplines and multiple construction areas including contract resources.
• Responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and budget of multiple projects and programs.
• Also, may manage non-construction projects with direct accountability for project execution while leading a team to accomplishing objections within a given time frame and with limited resources.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field or equivalent electric utility experience
• Experience in delivering Smart City and Utility of the Future related technologies and business models
• Project Management Professional PMP Certification
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g. Utility design, planning or construction)
• 5+ years of Project and Program Management experience and demonstrated project leadership skills, with direct responsibility for managing project teams, budget, and schedule
• 5+ years of consulting experience
• Demonstrated history of delivering high-quality results on schedule and within budget
• Outstanding and effective interpersonal skills; along with strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to weigh business and technical requirements to produce project plans and estimates
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings
• Ability to work effectively in an innovative fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage project plans; monitor and review project progress and timelines; adjust schedules and plans as needed, and identify and resolve issues to ensure project success
• Develop business models and cases for pilots, proof of concepts (POC), deployment of innovative electric distribution technologies
• Manage day-to-day execution of project implementations
• Assist with the planning, tracking, documentation and status updates for the project
• Exercise solid project leadership skills combined with strong business acumen and in-depth analytical skills
• Facilitate requirements gathering and assist with the creation of project deliverables, as needed
• Facilitate review sessions with team members
• Participate in end to end implementation planning including project management, issue management, communication and change management
• Prepare user documentation and training documentation as necessary
• Leverage business knowledge and expertise to drive business process improvements
• Have difficult conversations regarding budget, resources and timeline and formally capture and communicate outcomes of those meeting

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