Principal Project Manager

Strive Solutions; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions is seeking aSenior Program Manager in Illinois to lead grid modernization initiatives. You will own end-to-end project lifecycles, coordinate engineering, IT, operations, and regulatory teams, and ensure safety, reliability, and compliance throughout execution.

You will partner with senior leaders and drive continuous improvement while fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture. This role requires strong leadership and proven vendor oversight in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large cross-functional programs.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Proven risk and financial management, vendor oversight experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, IT, operations, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, risks, and vendor performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance throughout project execution.
• Partner with senior leaders and communicate progress, issues, and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and support an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

Job description

leads complex, multi-disciplinary grid modernization and clean energy initiatives. Owns end-to-end project lifecycles, including scope definition, business case development, execution, and benefits realization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, IT, operations, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, risks, and vendor performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance throughout project execution.
• Partner with senior leaders and communicate progress, issues, and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and support an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications & skills

Strong program/project leadership, ability to manage complex stakeholder environments, proven risk and financial management, vendor oversight experience, and deep commitment to safety and compliance.