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Arizona Public Service - APS · 1 week ago

Project Manager II / III - Generation

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Arizona Public Service (APS) is the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, dedicated to generating reliable, affordable, and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. The Project Manager for Generation Projects will lead initiatives that ensure safe, reliable, and affordable energy, overseeing complex projects and collaborating with various teams to drive execution and monitor performance.

Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and Manage Projects: Oversee all phases of generation-related projects—from initiation through closure—ensuring alignment with APS’s mission

Drive Execution Plans: Develop and implement comprehensive project plans that deliver on time, within scope, and on budget

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to coordinate resources and resolve challenges

Monitor Performance: Track progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior leaders and cross-functional teams

Manage Budgets and Resources: Oversee project budgets ranging from $500,000 to $25,000,000 and allocate resources across one to two business units

Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of large-scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (e.g., scope, schedule, budget)

Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors, management, executives and external stakeholders. Obtains all necessary internal and external support and approval

Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting. Negotiates to obtain team members and resources

Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions

Oversees schedules and directs multidisciplinary team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time

Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost

Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, executive leadership, and external stakeholders

Qualification

Budget ManagementResource PlanningProject Management Professional (PMP)Project ManagementTechnical ExpertiseLeadership SkillsCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationCritical Thinking

Required

A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university

Plus five (5) years job-related project management experience for Project Manager II

In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling nine (9) years for Project Manager II

Experience managing multiple small-to-medium size projects simultaneously for Project Manager II

A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university for Project Manager III

Plus eight (8) years job-related project management experience for Project Manager III

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (any exception requires Project Management peer group approval and the employee must acquire PMP certification within 12 months of hire) for Project Manager III

Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously for Project Manager III

Preferred

Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies

Comprehensive functional/technical knowledge of the business unit's line of business, practices, and procedures may be preferred or required

Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses

Able to understand needs and values of stakeholders and team members and apply that understanding to motivate behaviors and results

Experience in directing multi-discipline teams

Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills

Adapts to changing environment, shifting priorities and uncertainty