Program Manager- Power Delivery

United Utility; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utility is seeking a highly organized Program Manager to lead a multi-year initiative strengthening the electrical grid across the Gulf South region. The role oversees planning, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and performance tracking to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The successful candidate will manage diverse teams, communicate with executives and clients, and drive resiliency and grid modernization efforts in a regulated utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Program or Project Manager, preferably in electric utility industry or related field.
• Knowledge of resiliency planning, grid modernization, and utility regulations.
• Experience managing financials for large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong customer and executive management relationship skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and environmental standards in the electric utility industry.

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 partner, 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.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Construction Management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

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 partner, 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

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.

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