Principal Project Manager - REACTS IT

Exelon; Villa Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 122,400 - 168,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus for eligible positions: 20%

401(k) match and annual company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an IT Project Manager responsible for overseeing IT projects and managing internal staff and resources. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in project management. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. A PMP certification is required within the first two years in the role. Gain valuable experience in a team-oriented environment focusing on the enhancement of technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in technical specialty or 9-12 years of combination of education and relevant work experience.
• PMP certification required within 2 years of being in role.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver work aligning to project management principles.
• Strong knowledge of business practices and processes in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects and associated system integrators.
• Plan and manage resources, finances, scope, and services within IT.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and escalate risks as appropriate.

Skills

Project cost management

Project risk management

IT project management

Communications skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

M365 Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Who We Are
We’re powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we’re calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies — Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. We provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week; Tuesday is mandatory at Lincoln Center office, flexible on others based on business need. Must be within ComEd territory. No relocation is available.

Primary Purpose

Plan and manage resources, finances, scope and services within a functional area of Information Technology to deliver business results. Provide IT products, services and solutions on time, within budget and with the required functionality. Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with clients. Participate in developing and implementing strategy/policy. Manage large-scale product platform and projects of high complexity, size and change management risk.

Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday is mandatory at Lincoln Center office, flexible on others based on business need). Must be within ComEd territory. No relocation is available.

Primary Duties

• Lead and manage IT projects and associated system integrators to deliver programs/projects of medium to high complexity. Ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget and that all deliverables are of the highest quality. (25%)
• Lead and manage IT internal staff and product resources in accordance with IT Business Plan. Plan and manage scope, schedule, and budget for defined deliverables in accordance with IT project management standards. Develop project requirements, budgets and schedules, facilitate requirements meeting. Establish milestones, anticipate issues and monitor adherence to project scope, requirements and design document, schedules. Ensure project documentation is accurate and complies to standards. (20%)
• Collaborate and influence the application of standard processes as defined within the Management Model. Oversee process improvement efforts and ensure adoption of standard processes and procedures that deliver sustainable top quartile cost and performance levels. (15%)
• Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with business stakeholders including IT partners and vendors. Communicate status to key stakeholders on a regular basis, escalate risks as appropriate. (15%)
• Evaluate performance and provide coaching for IT personnel. Participate in career development and succession planning processes. Promote diversity and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization. Provide input on development and retention processes for IT employees. (15%)
• Maintain advanced business knowledge/acumen, including application of technology solutions to deliver business results. (10%)

Job Scope

• Total Staff Managed: 5 to 20 (direct, indirect, and project team)
• Utilize understanding of customer's business needs to determine requirements and help set direction.
• Determine and helps others learn appropriate theories, practices and principles that relate to their skill set portfolio and related sciences and disciplines.
• Prepares comprehensive change procedures for major projects. Plays a lead role in cost/benefit analysis or feasibility studies to determine the effect of changes on a project.
• Often takes a lead role in highly pressurized situations when there is a need to develop and secure critical contracts.
• Trains others in project management techniques.
• Resolves complex problems and takes corrective action.
• Takes a lead role in the successful turnaround of a struggling, difficult, or challenging project.
• Make judicious decisions I familiar and new situations and contribute to strategic decisions.
• Represent business client's perspective with IT team.
• Budget management specific to area of accountability.
• Operates independently with little or no supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline and 7-10 years' experience in area of technical specialty; or in lieu of degree, 9-12 years combination of education and relevant work experience.
• PMP certification required within 2 years of being in role.
• Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in applying project cost and scope management procedures in challenging and complex situations.
• Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in project risk management and resolving project issues in challenging and complex situations.
• Demonstrates high levels of competence in building, leading, and managing IT projects or sub-teams and knowledge of IT project management.
• Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in contract administration in challenging and complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver work aligning to project management principles & framework.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead a group through quality management tasks resulting in measurable system, product and service improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and control large, complex projects requiring diverse functions and/or operations concurrently.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of performance indicators to diverse areas of the business.
• Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in Project Tracking and Reporting in challenging and complex situations.
• Strong knowledge of business practices and processes in area of specialty.
• Experience leading and managing technical personnel.
• Strong judgment and excellent analytical ability.
• Expert communications skills and ability to articulate sensitive and mission-critical information to a wide variety of target audiences, both written and verbal, inclusive to executive leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in project management, Informational Systems or Computer Science (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business requirements definition in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Has training, direct exposure, or experience working with Process Redesign.
• Understand the level of change management necessary for success.
• PROSCI Certification
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., fiber, pLTE, or substations).
• PFOT Expert in M365 Office Suite
• Experience with the electrical distribution system, particularly substations.
• Fiber Optics/Wireless Communications
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $122,400.00/Yr. – $168,300.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.