Senior Project Manager: Complex Projects & Team Leadership

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in a matrix environment. You will guide planning, execution and closure, ensuring safety, cost control and stakeholder alignment.

This role requires strong communication, vendor management and risk assessment skills. Located on-site in Corpus Christi, TX, you will manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while promoting continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of qualified project management experience.
• Alternate: 2-year associate with 7+ years of experience.
• High school diploma with 9+ years of qualified experience.
• Project management across construction, IT or utility contexts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and supervise project activities across Waterfall and Agile lifecycles.
• Lead planning meetings, provide status updates and stakeholder briefings.
• Develop procurement plans and manage outside contracts and vendors.
• Mentor junior project managers and ensure safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Contract negotiations

Cost estimating

Stakeholder management

Team building

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in a matrix environment. You will guide planning, execution and closure, ensuring safety, cost control and stakeholder alignment.

This role requires strong communication, vendor management and risk assessment skills. Located on-site in Corpus Christi, TX, you will manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while promoting continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes.