Strategic Program Manager, Utility Infrastructure & Growth

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior program manager to lead the day-to-day management of commercial development initiatives for large-load customers such as data centers and hyperscale facilities.

You will oversee planning, governance, and delivery of utility infrastructure expansion projects, partnering with multiple teams to advance growth opportunities while ensuring regulatory alignment and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, energy management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience managing utility infrastructure projects and large-load programs.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and complex capital projects.
• Experience with data center, hyperscale, or energy-intensive developments.
• Strong understanding of electric and/or gas utility operations, system planning, and regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program management for commercial development initiatives for large-load customers.
• Oversee planning, governance, and delivery of utility infrastructure expansion projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to manage dependencies, risks, schedules, milestones, and resources.
• Drive alignment between customer development timelines and utility capital planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and system capabilities.
• Guide teams through feasibility, load forecasting, design, construction, energization, and closeout.
• Monitor program performance, KPIs, and portfolio health for leadership.
• Support portfolio management to balance near-term needs with long-term planning.
• Identify and implement best practices for governance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop executive-level presentations, business cases, and strategic communications for leadership.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Regulatory Compliance

Load Forecasting

Project Governance

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

Bachelor's Degree in Energy Management

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior program manager to lead the day-to-day management of commercial development initiatives for large-load customers such as data centers and hyperscale facilities.

You will oversee planning, governance, and delivery of utility infrastructure expansion projects, partnering with multiple teams to advance growth opportunities while ensuring regulatory alignment and effective stakeholder communication.