Digital & Creative Project Manager (remote)

NRG Energy; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate various projects across departments. The role involves planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. Ideal candidates will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience (industry-specific experience preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead project teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field

Tools

Workfront

Asana

Jira

Trello

Job description

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and organized Project Manager to lead and coordinate various projects across departments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless project execution.
• Lead project teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on progress, identifying and resolving issues and risks.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Prepare and deliver regular project updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience (industry-specific experience preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Workfront, Asana, Jira, or Trello.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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