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Arizona Public Service - APS · 2 days ago

Project Manager III | Large Customer Projects

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Arizona Public Service (APS) generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. The Project Manager III leads and manages all phases of assigned projects, ensuring completion according to project plans and managing resources across multiple business units.

Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Project Management Professional (PMP)Project management processesManaging multiple projectsEngineering degreeConstruction ManagementInformation SystemsPeople managementCritical thinkingCreativityLeadership skillsOral communicationWritten communicationNegotiation skills

Required

A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years job-related project management experience

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 12 years

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)

Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously

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