Program Manager- Power Delivery

United Utility; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utility Power Services, LLC is seeking a highly organized Program Manager to lead a multi-year initiative strengthening the Gulf South electrical grid. You will oversee planning, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and performance tracking, driving safe and effective delivery across projects.

The role requires 7+ years in program management within utilities, strong client relationships, and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience in electric utility or related field preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of resiliency planning, grid modernization, and utility regulations.
• Strong financial management of large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent customer and executive relationship skills.]
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with environmental standards in electric utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of resiliency projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, procurement, and regulatory teams.
• Serve as primary contact with utility partners and maintain client relationships.
• Monitor milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in program delivery.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Construction Management

Job description

United Utility Power Services, LLC

Program Manager- Power Delivery

3950 RCA Blvd #5001
New Orleans, LA 70112

Salary: 170,000.00 - 180,000.00 USD / YEAR

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism.At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions –built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand– fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Program Manager to lead a multi-year initiative focused on strengthening the electrical grid across the Gulf South region. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of program execution, including planning, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and performance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of resiliency projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, procurement, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between company and utility partners, maintaining strong client relationships.
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of services.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in program delivery.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in Program or Project Manager (preferably in the electric utility industry or a related field).
• In-depth knowledge of resiliency planning, grid modernization, and utility regulations.
• Demonstrated success in managing financials, large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent Customer and Executive Management relationship skills
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and facilitate focused and cross-functional meetings and calls.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and environmental standards in the electric utility industry

Key Nice-To-Haves

• Utility and Contractor experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

Key Info

United Utility or any subsidiaries does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of United Utility, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of such an unsolicited referral or submission.

We kindly ask that recruiters and agencies do not contact our employees or hiring managers directly regarding job openings.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive work environment where all individuals are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. At United Utility, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success.

Accessibility

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