Mgr, Field Work Mgmt (Trans)

Entergy Corporation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks a seasoned Grid Manager, Field Work Management to lead planning and scheduling for transmission and substation across a multi-state footprint. You will drive standardized work management, policy compliance, and performance improvements while coordinating with internal partners.

The role requires extensive utility operations experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with planning tools and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Management or related field preferred; equivalent utility operations experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible utility operations, planning, or engineering work.
• Advanced knowledge of Grid and Transmission Work Management principles including planning, scheduling, and resource optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Work Management Grid across the footprint with standardized processes and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with TCC, DOC, Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, and other planning groups for efficient work planning and execution.
• Oversee work prioritization, scheduling, and resource utilization to balance capital, reliability, and costs.
• Develop regional forecasts for Transmission Line/Substation maintenance and capital projects.
• Govern governance for Work Management processes and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Support Storm Response Program and represent leadership in regional/corporate forums.

Skills

Grid Work Management principles

Leadership coaching

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office/Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Management

Tools

Maximo

Click

Power BI

AM/FM

Storm Assist

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Company: Entergy

Job Title: Mgr, Field Work Mgmt (Trans)

PS Job Title: Mgr, Field Work Mgmt (Trans)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Grid Manager, Field Work Management is responsible for leadership of the Grid Work Management planning and scheduling activities across Entergy’s 4-state footprint. The position provides strategic oversight of Transmission Line and Substation planning and scheduling activities supporting SERC mandated maintenance, routine maintenance, capital, failure, and construction planning support. It is responsible for the implementation and application of system programs, business tools, and standardized work management processes to ensure Entergy policies and regulatory requirements are met while driving consistent execution across the system.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership, coaching, and direction to Work Management Grid leaders responsible for planning and scheduling activities across footprint. Ensures consistent application of Work Management processes, system programs, tools, Entergy policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Promotes partnership and coordination between TCC, DOC, Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Capital Projects, Distribution Regional Planners, Utility Work Management, Customer Service, and other internal and external planning organizations to ensure efficient planning and execution across the system.
• Provides system oversight of work prioritization, scheduling, resource optimization, backlog health, and workforce utilization. Advocates priorities of work to maximize fixed-cost Entergy resources while balancing capital, operational, and reliability objectives.
• Works closely with Asset Management and Project Management to develop regional work forecasts supporting Transmission Line and Substation Maintenance, SERC mandated maintenance, routine maintenance, capital projects, failure response, construction activities, outage planning, contract resource planning, and reliability improvement programs.
• Provides governance for Work Management processes, system controls, planning and scheduling performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Monitors key performance indicators and provides recommendations that impact regional priorities, staffing, workload balancing, and operational performance.
• Supports the Storm Response Program through preparedness, training, and restoration activities while serving as the senior Work Management leader for regional operations and representing the organization in regional and corporate leadership forums.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Management, or related field preferred; equivalent utility operations, planning, engineering, construction, Work Management, or field operations experience may be considered.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible utility operations, planning, engineering, Work Management,

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Advanced knowledge of Grid and Transmission Work Management principles, including Transmission Line and Substation planning, scheduling, work prioritization, resource optimization, outage coordination, and execution of SERC mandated maintenance, routine maintenance, capital, failure, and construction work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead leaders by coaching, developing, and holding Work Management Supervisors accountable for operational performance, employee development, and consistent execution across multiple states.
• Working knowledge of Asset Management, Engineering, Operations, Capital Projects, and reliability processes with the ability to build effective partnerships that improve planning, scheduling, and work execution.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret operational metrics, identify trends, establish priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across a regional organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop resource strategies, balance workload across multiple jurisdictions, and optimize workforce and contractor utilization while supporting safety, reliability, customer commitments, and financial objectives.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional leaders, facilitate collaboration, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and applicable Entergy Work Management systems and business applications (e.g., Maximo, Click, Power BI, AM/FM, Storm Assist, and related systems).
• Working knowledge of Entergy policies, regulatory requirements, and storm response processes applicable to Grid and Transmission Work Management operations.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Functional Knowledge
• Business Expertise
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Impact
• Interpersonal Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Primary Location: Arkansas - Little RockArkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : Baton Rouge || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : Beaumont || Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125155
PS Job Title: Mgr, Field Work Mgmt (Trans)
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.