Senior Project Manager, Energy Infrastructure Programs

Alliant Energy; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a Lead Project Manager to provide strategic leadership for large construction programs that strengthen reliability and meet growing energy demand. You will guide sponsors and stakeholders through the project lifecycle, ensuring governance, risk management, and alignment with strategic objectives.

The role requires a PMP and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 8+ years of program or project management experience on multiple large projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related area. Preferred
• PMP certification required

Responsibilities

• Conducts project stage gate and periodic quality reviews for high risk, costly, value-added, or large, complex projects.
• Supports program and project governance responsibilities.
• Promotes value and improves effectiveness of program management processes through updated processes and training materials.
• Provides understanding of program management to sponsors, customers, and stakeholders, guiding project managers through lifecycle.
• Communicates portfolio status to sponsors and stakeholders; escalates risks and issues.
• Supports alignment of program management with strategic goals, benefits, stakeholder engagement, integration, and risk management.
• Mentors others in organizational change management within program/project context.
• Delivers direct program management services for large strategic programs.
• Engages in other duties to support Alliant Energy’s values and purpose.

Skills

Change management

Construction management

Contract management

Cost management

Project management

Project controls

Governance

Quality management

Risk management

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management/IT/engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Alliant Energy is seeking a Lead Project Manager to provide strategic leadership for large construction programs that strengthen reliability and meet growing energy demand. You will guide sponsors and stakeholders through the project lifecycle, ensuring governance, risk management, and alignment with strategic objectives.

The role requires a PMP and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 8+ years of program or project management experience on multiple large projects.