WAM Maximo Technology Project Manager Principal -Staff

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a Technology Project Manager Principal to oversee cross-functional teams. You will execute high-quality technology solutions while managing project scopes, timelines, and budgets. This is a full-time role requiring extensive project management experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience for Principal level, 10 for Staff level.
• Experience with Supply Chain and Procurement business functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions.
• Manage projects within a matrix team environment.
• Create and execute resource-loaded plans for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, computer science, or related technical field

Tools

ServiceNow

MS Project

Job description

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Job Posting End Date

06-24-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Leads team of cross functional professionals for a specific period to time to deliver high quality technology solutions to the business. Lead collaboration to create and agree upon plan to deliver a solution to the business, and then baseline the project for ongoing tracking either by scope or functionality. Team will follow the chosen project management methodology and standard work to deliver the solution, continually keeping the project team and stakeholders informed of progress, challenges, and plans to overcome those challenges. The scope of job can range from a program, set of projects or product depending upon assignment. The resources may be managing the entire project or a specific part of the part of the project. Financial management may be of department, program, or projects and include applicable Procurement Management activities.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Create and execute resource-loaded plans for Level 1 and Level 2, including variance reporting (comparing budgets to actuals).
• Manage one or more intermediate or complex projects, within a matrix team environment.
• Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction.
• Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions.
• Enable and promote team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value.
• Perform supervisory duties and responsibilities if direct reports are assigned.
• May provide training and mentoring, as well as work direction, to others on the team.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

Technology Project Manager Principal (SG9):

Education: Bachelor's degree in project management, computer science, or related technical field is required.

Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Technology Project Manager Staff (SG10):

Education: Bachelor's degree in project management, computer science, or related technical field is required.

Experience: 10 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

Skills/Experience:

• Experience with establishing Minimum Viable Product and tracking and managing the related scope to deliver projects within budget.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement (SCP) as well as Fleet Operations business functions and processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Maximo capabilities that support Supply Chain and Procurement functions is a significant advantage.
• Strong meeting coordination and facilitation skills are required to enable status report-outs, planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Vendor management skills are essential for partnering with outside suppliers on project execution while managing risks and protecting AEP’s best interests.
• Proficiency in ServiceNow—specifically the PortfolioNow module—for managing AEP’s class estimates and monitoring project financials is required.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple initiatives, and prepare portfolio roadmaps and project plans using MS Project is necessary.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential for interacting with all levels of the organization.
  
  
  
  

Location: Live within 50 miles of Columbus, OH

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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