Senior Distribution Program Leader

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH is seeking a Distribution Program Manager II-IV to lead the development, execution, and oversight of Distribution capital programs across regulatory boundaries. This role coordinates with Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy to ensure delivery on scope, cost and schedule while aligning with enterprise strategy.

Reporting location is flexible within the New Jersey footprint with preferred HQ Morristown; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in utility distribution programs or similar large capital projects is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Define program scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource plans with cross-functional teams.
• Manage program execution to deliver within scope, cost, and schedule while achieving business outcomes.
• Monitor program performance; identify risks, resolve issues, and manage escalations.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders (Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy) and external partners to ensure alignment.
• Support regulatory filings, discovery responses, and reporting to commissions and stakeholders.
• Track and validate realization of program benefits and business outcomes.
• Develop and deliver leadership updates, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and corporate standards.
• Support development of long-term strategy, technology standards, and integration of engineering and IT systems.
• Manage vendor engagement and support issue resolution as needed.
• Develop presentations and communications for leadership and external partners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight, as required.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory environments

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication with senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Business, Project Management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH is seeking a Distribution Program Manager II-IV to lead the development, execution, and oversight of Distribution capital programs across regulatory boundaries. This role coordinates with Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy to ensure delivery on scope, cost and schedule while aligning with enterprise strategy.

Reporting location is flexible within the New Jersey footprint with preferred HQ Morristown; travel may be required.