Alliant Energy · 2 days ago
Lead Project Manager - Combined Cycle Gas Combustion Turbine
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expAlliant Energy is committed to serving customers and building stronger communities. They are seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee the development, construction, and commissioning of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility, while utilizing their project management methodology and leading project teams.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas
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
Actively works to promote the value and improve effectiveness of program and project management methodology processes and tools through development and delivery of updated processes and training materials to ensure stakeholder and corporate requirements are met
Provides a thorough understanding of program and project management and execution to sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders, and guides project managers successfully through the project lifecycle
Has a solid understanding of the overall project portfolio and communicates to sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders
Ensures portfolio risks and issues are escalated appropriately and conducts triage as needed to lead troubled initiatives back on course for a successful completion
Has a thorough understanding of program management methodology including how it supports strategic alignment, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, integration management, and program risk management
Provides support and mentors others in the use of organizational change management methodology within the context of program and project management
Provides direct program management services for large strategic programs
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities
Qualification
Required
Experience with Combined Cycle Gas Combustion Turbine (CT) Generation projects required
Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Required
8 years professional experience in program or project management managing multiple large projects
Ability to analyze and solve problems of a complex nature and implement an effective solution
Ability to organize large program and project plans and effectively document accordingly
Demonstrated understanding of project management methodology and the ability to promote and improve program and project management practices
Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direction
Demonstrated effective leadership and team skills
Ability to develop and apply performance measures
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management)
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related area
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Annual incentive program
Company
Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy operates as a regulated investor-owned public utility holding company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.88B2025-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $725M
2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Lisa Barton
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Durian
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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