Senior Manager, Project Management (Capital Projects)

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management to provide strategic leadership for large, complex transmission, substation, and capital infrastructure projects across the ELL-SE and ENOI territories. You will guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, aligning with Entergy's governance and excellence standards.

In this senior role, you will own financial performance, manage risk, and coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience minimum.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage large projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for one or more large, complex transmission, substation, or capital infrastructure projects and programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage execution through Stage Gate processes.
• Maintain disciplined project controls and executive-level communications.
• Mentor employees and drive continuous improvement across the program.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Job Summary/Purpose

The Senior Manager, Project Management provides strategic leadership for the successful execution of large, complex transmission, substation, and capital infrastructure distribution projects and programs, typically valued at $175 million or below per project (5-year $500M portfolio) within the ELL-SE and ENOI territories. This role is accountable for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Entergy's quality, governance, and operational excellence standards while supporting the company's long-term business objectives. The five year portfolio averages $500M+ in responsibility. The Senior Manager leads multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Construction, Environmental, Real Estate, Operations, and external contractors to deliver predictable project outcomes through proactive planning, disciplined execution, sound financial management, and effective risk mitigation.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Champions a culture where safety is the highest priority. Provides strategic leadership for one or more large, complex transmission, substation, or capital infrastructure projects and programs. Builds, develops, and leads high-performing, multidisciplinary project teams. Leads project execution through Entergy's Stage Gate Process. Demonstrates full financial ownership of assigned projects. Proactively identifies, evaluates, mitigates, and communicates project risks and opportunities. Leads cross-functional coordination between Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, Environmental, Real Estate, Regulatory, Operations, Project Controls, and external contractors. Serves as the primary Owner's Representative or Contract Manager. Establishes and maintains disciplined project controls. Provides executive-level project communications. Maintains a strong field presence. Builds collaborative relationships with internal customers, operating companies, contractors, consultants, regulators, and community stakeholders. Makes timely, sound business decisions. Identifies opportunities to improve project execution through standardization, lessons learned, innovation, and continuous improvement. Develops future organizational capability by mentoring employees. Performs storm restoration, emergency response, and other business continuity responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent work experience. 10 years of relevant experience minimum.