Senior Project Coordinator: Cross-Functional Ops & Lean

American Electric Power Co.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. is seeking qualified candidates for Coordinator/Grade 5-7 roles to support project activities, budgets, and schedules in an on-site setting in Oklahoma.

Roles involve coordinating across teams, managing contracts, and applying Lean methods to improve performance. Candidates should have a related degree and 2+ years of experience; senior grades require more, with strong communication and data analytics skills using Excel, Power BI, SQL and Cognos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college, or an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
• Grade progression typically requires 3 years (Grade 6) or 6 years (Grade 7) of experience in technically oriented activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to engage with all levels of the organization.”
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data integration).
• Experience with data analytics and project management tools to support decision-making and project performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee work activities across internal teams, contractors, and vendors to resolve technical tasks.
• Plan and organize project and outage-related activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Monitor forecasts, budgets, cost tracking, and variance analysis for intermediate-level projects.
• Apply technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solve moderate to complex problems independently and collaboratively.
• Lead and facilitate meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, safety, risk strategies, and operational updates.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Administer basic contract processes including requisitions, work authorizations, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Support and apply project management standards and methodologies, including Lean and continuous improvement practices.
• Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback to peers and junior staff.
• Communicate effectively through reports, presentations, and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Support change management processes and contribute to consensus-building and decision-making efforts.

Skills

Coordinating across teams

Budgeting

Risk management

Project management

Mentorship

Reporting

Data analysis

Presentation

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Cognos

MS Project

Primavera P6

PowerQuery

Smartsheet

Maximo

ServiceNow

DocuSign

SharePoint

Job description

American Electric Power Co. is seeking qualified candidates for Coordinator/Grade 5-7 roles to support project activities, budgets, and schedules in an on-site setting in Oklahoma.

Roles involve coordinating across teams, managing contracts, and applying Lean methods to improve performance. Candidates should have a related degree and 2+ years of experience; senior grades require more, with strong communication and data analytics skills using Excel, Power BI, SQL and Cognos.