Program Manager, Transmission & Substation Reliability

Akkodis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Program/Project Manager for Transmission & Substation Reliability Programs in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This12-month contract role focuses on planning, governance, oversight, and performance management of grid investment programs across transmission and substation assets.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background with PM experience in electric utilities or infrastructure, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a track record of delivering programs

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in program/project management.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing programs/projects involving engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or investment portfolios.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and project performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee programs and projects related to transmission, substation, and relay & protection assets.
• Support utility grid investment planning and portfolio decision-making.
• Integrate engineering analysis, asset condition information, operational considerations, financial constraints, and risk assessments to establish investment priorities.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Act as project/program owner and ensure successful initiation, development, and execution.
• Monitor project and program performance and regularly report on KPIs and overall progress.
• Support initiatives focused on reducing system risk, mitigating asset failure, improving grid resiliency, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, financial, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain strong governance, organization, documentation, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Program management

Engineering background

Communication skills

Budget and scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Asset Suite

Cascade

PSCAD

Power BI

Excel

Apollo

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Program/Project Manager for Transmission & Substation Reliability Programs in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This12-month contract role focuses on planning, governance, oversight, and performance management of grid investment programs across transmission and substation assets.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background with PM experience in electric utilities or infrastructure, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a track record of delivering programs