Project Manager III | Large Customer Projects

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a Project Manager III to lead and manage large-scale projects across multiple departments. You will drive initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure, coordinating teams exceeding ten members and external stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery within multi-million-dollar budgets.

Requires a four-year degree plus eight years of PM experience and PMP certification (or within 12 months of hire).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field plus eight years of project management experience.
• In lieu of degree, 12 years of PM-related experience may qualify.
• PMP certification is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of large-scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure.
• Develops and presents comprehensive project plans to sponsors and stakeholders and obtains approvals.
• Leads or coordinates planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management and vendor relationships.
• Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
• Oversees schedules and directs multidisciplinary team resources to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensures project results meet requirements for quality, reliability, schedule and cost.
• Provides timely status updates to project teams, management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

PMP certification

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years PM experience

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The APS Project Manager III leads and manages all phases of assigned business unit, cross-functional or enterprise-wide projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Manages multiple projects typically lasting one (1) or more years, with project teams of more than ten (10) people, and involving multiple internal departments and/or external stakeholders. Manages project resources across one (1) to two (2) business units with project budgets typically between $2,000,000 to $25,000,000 and project scopes identified as high complexity as defined within the APS Project Complexity guidelines. Develops comprehensive execution plans. Communicates status updates and results to senior executives, enterprise-wide stakeholders and, at times, external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• A four- year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years job-related project management experience.
• In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling 12 years.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (any exception requires Project Management peer group approval and the employee must acquire PMP certification within 12 months of hire).
• Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies. Comprehensive functional/technical knowledge of the business unit's line of business, practices, and procedures may be preferred or required.
• Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Able to understand needs and values of stakeholders and team members and apply that understanding to motivate behaviors and results.
• Experience in directing multi-discipline teams. Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills. Adapts to changing environment, shifting priorities and uncertainty.

Major Accountabilities

• Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of large-scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (e.g., scope, schedule, budget).
• Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors, management, executives and external stakeholders. Obtains all necessary internal and external support and approval.
• Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting. Negotiates to obtain team members and resources.
• Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
• Oversees schedules and directs multidisciplinary team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time.
• Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost.
• Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
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Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.