Distribution Programs Lead – Grid Projects

FirstEnergy Corp.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

401(k) plan with employer matching

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Distribution Program Manager II-IV to lead distribution capital programs, including line projects and substation rebuilds, across New Jersey locations. The role emphasizes end-to-end program oversight, regulatory coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy, and external partners.

The successful candidate will drive scope, budgets, timelines, and benefits realization while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 5 years related utility distribution experience.
• Or High School Diploma / GED with minimum 7 years related utility distribution experience.
• 5 years of project management experience or the equivalent.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics.
• Experience with regulatory environments and/or utility programs preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Defining program scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource plans in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Managing program execution to deliver within approved scope, cost, and schedule while achieving expected business outcomes.
• Monitoring program performance; identify risks, resolve issues, and manage escalations.
• Leading cross-functional stakeholders (Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy) and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Supporting regulatory filings, discovery responses, and reporting to commissions and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business / Project Management or related discipline

High School Diploma / GED with 7+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

General business systems

Job description

FirstEnergy, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Distribution Program Manager II-IV to lead distribution capital programs, including line projects and substation rebuilds, across New Jersey locations. The role emphasizes end-to-end program oversight, regulatory coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy, and external partners.

The successful candidate will drive scope, budgets, timelines, and benefits realization while ensuring safety and