Senior Transmission Programs Lead

FirstEnergy Corp; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead transmission line maintenance programs, ensuring safe, reliable delivery within scope, cost, and schedule. The role focuses on program development, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with Supply Chain and project teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive program management experience in electric utilities, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments and contractors across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred or 5+ years related experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of Program Manager or equivalent experience is required or in lieu of degree 15 years of experience.
• Strong project management skills with ability to develop, manage and control multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of FE safety practices and FE design/construction standards.
• Willing and able to travel to various company locations (including overnight travel).

Responsibilities

• Developing new, or managing existing, Transmission Line related programs to ensure reliability.
• Developing program documents, program specifications, bid documents and conducting pre-bid meetings.
• Working with Supply Chain to competitively bid program work and award contracts.
• Reviewing program and contract budgets for adequacy and ensuring budget existence.
• Providing program status on scope, budget and schedule progress.
• Coordinating capital project revisions with project development.
• Track financials for capital and O&M programmatic expenses.
• Reviewing, approving program plans and ensuring resource requirements are met.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in related field

PE license / advanced degree

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Excel

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead transmission line maintenance programs, ensuring safe, reliable delivery within scope, cost, and schedule. The role focuses on program development, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with Supply Chain and project teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive program management experience in electric utilities, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments and contractors across locations.