Senior Project Manager, Complex Programs

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site) in Columbus, OH, seeks a Project Manager Staff to lead high-complexity programs within a matrix environment. You will provide leadership, training, coordination, and communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires extensive project management experience, a relevant degree, and strong stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with seven (10) years qualified experience; OR
• Associate's degree with nine (12) years qualified experience; OR
• High School Diploma/GED with eleven (14) years qualified experience
• Three (3) years of experience as a PROJECT MANAGER SENIOR (Grade 9) is preferred
• PMP Certification Is Preferred But Not Required
• Valid state driver's license

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project and outage work activities for customers.
• Support and hold employees and contractors accountable to AEP safety policies and standards.
• Supervise, develop, review and coordinate the project/outage plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff.
• Effectively manage cost and timely reallocate funding; communicate project status updates.
• Lead planning meetings and project/outage updates with stakeholder presentations.
• Develop and actively manage working relationships with project team, customers, vendors, and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field

Associate's degree in the same disciplines

High School Diploma/GED with extended experience

Tools

Waterfall

Agile

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site) in Columbus, OH, seeks a Project Manager Staff to lead high-complexity programs within a matrix environment. You will provide leadership, training, coordination, and communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires extensive project management experience, a relevant degree, and strong stakeholder coordination.