Sr Mgr, Project Mgmt

Transmission & Distribution World; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a seasoned Project Management leader to direct the PM Group, overseeing budgets, schedules and strategic initiatives across the enterprise. You will guide a team through complex programs, champion continuous improvement, and ensure safe, reliable energy delivery.

Lead a diverse, high-performing organization, interface with multiple departments, and provide on-call support during energy events. This role demands strong strategic vision and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years as a supervisor or manager.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management tools, techniques, and contracting.
• Proven budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Proven leadership in a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee short- and long-term strategic initiatives to assure customer service, profitability and retention goals.
• Manage the Project Management budget and monitor division objectives.
• Develop and maintain a high-performance PM team and promote diversity and learning.
• Provide leadership and feedback; conduct performance planning and appraisal process.
• Interface with other Exelon departments and represent PM initiatives to stakeholders.
• Facilitate open communication and drive continuous improvement; provide on-call storm support when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Graduate Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Direct the personnel and activities of the Project Management Group, including development, definition and implementation of work processes and financial management tools, development and implementation of processes and tools to oversee and effectively manage projects, control costs, assure adherence to schedules, prioritize projects and resources and forecast budgets. Assur e the development and effective implementation of strategic initiatives. Assur e the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives. Develop and maintain an environment that promotes diversity and high productivity. Champion the use of the corrective action process and utilize continuous learning. Reinforce safe work behaviors and culture. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Oversee the development and implementation of short and long term strategic initiatives designed to assure the highest levels of customer services, maximize profitability and achieve Exelon's reliability and customer retention goals. (20%)
• Manage the overall Project Management budget. Establish and monitor business plans and division objectives. Balance cost control with service level needs. (20%)
• Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high performance culture and a learning organization. Leads Project Management team in promoting diversity. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered. Assur e timely recognition of employee contributions. (10%)
• Provide leadership to and development of the Project Management team. Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance and operations. Conduct Performance Planning and Appraisal process. Identifies opportunities for growth and learning. (20%)
• Interface with other departments in Exelon and represent Exelon to other business units regarding projects under manage ment and tools to support the process. (20%)
• Facilitates open and honest communication with Project Management staff. Assur e that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee grievances and complaints. Develop methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives. (10%)

Job Scope

• Implement and manage a construction program with annual expenditures in excess of $100 million to meet Company commitments to state and local governments, FERC and external customers.
• Manager performance of multiple project teams through assigned project managers with direct supervision of 8 - 10 employees and indirect management of 400 contract personnel and 300 employees.
• Manage the connection of large industrial customers to the transmission and distribution systems, work with the independent power producers to interconnect to transmission system and manage internal capacity expansion and system performance projects.
• Interact with all levels of Exelon leadership; manage relationship with key management of client groups; interact with front line employees and contract personnel at all levels.
• Provide “on call” storm support when required per business needs.
• Impact of decisions or errors: Decisions can have impact on organizational strategy, financial performance and reliability. Errors could have significant negative impact on financial results, safety, reliability, customer and employee satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years as a supervisor or manager.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, associate's degree AND 12-15 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management tools, techniques, and contracting. Demonstrated financial management knowledge in Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Proven leadership ability in a high performance culture.
• Proven high-level management skills in coaching and facilitating business competency.
• Proven performance management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, negotiate, and foster culture change.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.
• Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value.
• Ability to review and understand contract structure and impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• PMP Certification
• 5 years supervisory experience and 5 years managing projects or programs or relevant business experience
• Electric industry background in the construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of transmission & substation equipment/systems or distribution control systems.
• Contracting strategy knowledge beyond T&E, Unit Price, and Lump Sum. Knowledge of contractor Wage Rate analysis.
• Understanding of Long Range Planning (LRP) development, including budget and scoping. Ability to create and implement cost control and efficiency strategies

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $151,200.00/Yr. – $207,900.00/Yr. plus an additional $25K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.
Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.
We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
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